Sherwin-Williams • 6229

Tempe Star

Name: Sherwin-Williams Tempe Star 6229
Brand: Sherwin-Williams

Tempe Star is a genuinely dark Blue from Sherwin-Williams. Our real-world data shows it is a primary choice when homeowners need to anchor a room without demanding the spotlight. Below, you'll find 14 examples of this shade in actual homes along with suggested color relationships.

Hex

#47626A

LRV

11.12

Light Reflectance Value

11.12

dark

Temperaturecool

SaturationMuted

Collection

2016 Trajectory

Tempe Star's Color Strip

Tempe Star is the sixth shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Refuge and Rainstorm. The strip spans from Sleepy Blue at the lightest end to Rainstorm at the deepest. Strip 220 puts these related shades in sequence, making it simple to find the tone that suits your room.

C1Sleepy Blue C2Languid Blue C3Meditative C4Whirlpool C5Refuge C6Tempe Star

C7Rainstorm

Tempe Star in Real Rooms

Tempe Star has a low LRV of 11.12 — it absorbs light and reads as a genuinely dark, enveloping color. It's cool-toned and , so it will lean blue or gray under cool north-facing light and soften in warmer evening light. Grouped in the Blue family, the photos below show it applied in a misc, dining room, living room, kitchen cabinets and house.

8 Misc Photos

Observe the use of Tempe Star on architectural "oddities"—slanted ceilings, built-in nooks, or under-stair closets. The color helps these strange angles feel like deliberate design features rather than construction afterthoughts.

Sw Tempe Star Accent Wall

@pine_n_paint

2 Dining Room Photos

Tempe Star encourages conversation. Its calm, grounded presence creates a sense of safety and comfort that allows guests to relax and stay at the table longer, which is the ultimate goal of any well-designed dining area.

Tempe Star Dining Room

@dwellbycheryl

Sw Tempe Star Dining Room

@pine_n_paint

2 Living Room Photos

Choosing Tempe Star for a main living area is a commitment to timelessness. It avoids the trend-cycle fatigue of brighter hues, offering a sophisticated neutrality that can be reimagined every few years simply by swapping out textiles or accent pillows. It is the ultimate foundation for an evolving home.

Tempe Star Living Room

@ashleighmiller517

Sherwin Williams Tempe Star Living Room

@keepsake.corner

1 Kitchen Cabinets Photo

On traditional shaker-style cabinets, Tempe Star brings out the clean lines and shadow gaps of the woodwork. It's a color that highlights quality craftsmanship, making it an ideal choice for a high-end renovation or a custom kitchen build.

Kitchen Cabinets

@bigwillowhome

1 House Photo

Using Tempe Star on an exterior allows you to be more creative with your landscaping. The color provides a dark, rich backdrop that makes the greens of boxwoods or the colors of perennials look much more vivid and professional.