Upward
Sherwin-Williams Upward (6239) carries the measured structure of its color data and the less predictable beauty of paint in a finished space. Its blue classifications hint at the directions it may take as daylight, lamps and neighboring colors move around it. The manufacturer's description below offers one reading; the room imagery leaves space for your own.
Hex
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57.40
Upward's Color Strip
Upward is the first shade on this 7-color strip, the lightest in this coordinated family. As part of strip 224, these colors are curated to work together — helpful when you're deciding how light or deep to go.
Upward in Rooms
Follow Upward from one space to another and watch how light, scale and surrounding materials reshape its character. 50 sourced room photos sit alongside 7 generated visualizations.
3 Living Room Photos
3 living room images trace Upward (6239) through the room’s shift from daytime energy to evening calm. Its place within Living Well and Purely Refined hints at the range of palettes it can inhabit.
Living room walls in Upward bring a gentle, airy blue tone to the space.
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Living room walls in Upward create sophisticated, welcoming atmosphere.
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Living space painted Upward blue brings calm elegance to gatherings.
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16 Bedroom Photos
Upward (6239) moves through 16 bedroom images without becoming a fixed prescription for the room. Its cool classification can bring a composed, clean tension to warmer finishes.
Bedroom accent wall painted Upward creates soft depth without overwhelming the room.
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1 Kitchen Photo
1 kitchen image trace Upward (6239) through the changing light from breakfast through dinner. Its place within Living Well and Purely Refined hints at the range of palettes it can inhabit.
Kitchen cabinet fronts in Upward deliver a fresh, cohesive look throughout the space.
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7 Bathroom Photos
These 7 bathroom images show how Upward (6239) can sit beside tile, stone, glass, timber and metal fixtures. The blue hue classifications suggest the subtle directions the color may take as the room changes.
Bathroom walls in Upward establish a spa-like, tranquil environment for daily routines.
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1 Home Office Photo
Upward (6239) brings its blue character into a focused room balancing work, concentration and comfort. Its muted saturation softens the color’s edges, making texture and shadow part of the composition.
Desk area painted in Upward provides calm focus for work and concentration.
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1 House Photo
Upward (6239) moves through 1 house image without becoming a fixed prescription for the room. Its cool classification can bring a composed, clean tension to warmer finishes.
Exterior siding glows in soft Upward blue throughout this charming home.
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3 Front Door Photos
Upward (6239) brings its blue character into a small architectural moment with an outsized first impression. Its muted saturation softens the color’s edges, making texture and shadow part of the composition.
Bold front door painted in Upward creates an inviting entryway statement.
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Painted front door in Upward creates a welcoming entryway with timeless appeal.
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This front door in Upward offers classic curb appeal and sophisticated charm.
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12 Misc Photos
Upward (6239) offers a starting mood rather than a finished formula: Its cool classification can bring a composed, clean tension to warmer finishes. Test it under the varied light of hallways, corners and transitional rooms.
Hallway walls wrapped in Upward blue establish a calming passage.
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5 Mudroom Photos
Upward (6239) brings its blue character into a practical threshold where the outdoors enters the home. Its muted saturation softens the color’s edges, making texture and shadow part of the composition.
Mudroom cabinetry finished in Upward provides both function and style.
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Mudroom walls in Upward create an organized, inviting entry space.
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Laundry room cabinetry in Upward combines practicality with aesthetic appeal.
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Utility room walls painted Upward balance function with soft color.
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Laundry room shelving in Upward organizes and beautifies utility spaces.
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8 Kitchen Cabinets Photos
Upward (6239) can change noticeably under light moving across doors, rails and recessed panels. Sample it beside the finishes that will remain in the room.
Kitchen cabinetry in Upward brings refreshing color to cooking spaces.
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Expert Perspectives
Articles and features from across our network of home and design sites.
Coordinating Colors
At LRV 86 vs 57, Extra White is decisively the brighter choice.
A 9-point LRV gap (66 vs 57) makes Natural Linen the marginally brighter of the two.
Trim Color
Similar Colors
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 57 vs 57), so neither reads brighter in a room.
A 5-point LRV gap (62 vs 57) makes North Star the marginally brighter of the two.
With LRVs of 58 and 57, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 60 and 57, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Complementary Colors
At LRV 57 vs 35, Upward is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 81 vs 57, Heavenly White is decisively the brighter choice.
Original White reflects far more light (LRV 74 vs 57), opening up a space where Upward encloses it.
Upward reflects far more light (LRV 57 vs 20), opening up a space where Warm Stone encloses it.
Lighter Colors
Aura White reflects far more light (LRV 76 vs 57), opening up a space where Upward encloses it.
At LRV 74 vs 57, Silent Ripple is decisively the brighter choice.
Darker Colors
A 10-point LRV gap (57 vs 48) makes Upward the marginally brighter of the two.
Color Codes
Manufacturer description
This denim blue with calm gray undertones will have you dreamily adrift in the stratosphere. Pair this light neutral with a cool pastel to complete the effect.