Vast Sky
Often used for its versatile and reflective qualities, Vast Sky remains a staple for Sherwin-Williams designers. It is widely considered one of the best colors in its class to provide a clean, timeless feel that works across various lighting conditions. We've gathered 3 real-home scenarios to help you visualize this color alongside our expert data.
Hex
#A9C9D7
LRV
54.92
Vast Sky's Color Strip
Vast Sky is the second shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Atmospheric and Resolute Blue. The strip spans from Atmospheric at the lightest end to Loyal Blue at the deepest. Strip 175 puts these related shades in sequence, making it simple to find the tone that suits your room.
Vast Sky in Real Rooms
Vast Sky has a medium-high LRV of 54.92 — present enough to register on the wall without making a room feel heavy. It's neutral in temperature and , making it adaptable across different lighting conditions and room orientations. Grouped in the Blue family, the photos below show it applied in a misc, front door and living room.
1 Misc Photo
See how Vast Sky is used in narrow hallways to create a "gallery" feel. The color provides a steady, rhythmic background that allows a series of framed photos or art pieces to feel like a cohesive, professional installation.
Dresser painted in Vast Sky adds a sophisticated blue accent to the bedroom.
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1 Front Door Photo
In a world of boring front doors, Vast Sky is a breath of fresh air. It's a sophisticated choice that works with almost any siding color, providing a much-needed focal point that guides guests naturally toward the entrance.
Front door in Vast Sky makes a bold architectural statement with deep blue.
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1 Living Room Photo
In a living room, Vast Sky acts as a bridge between the indoors and the view outside. It carries the organic weight of the natural world into the home, allowing the greenery from windows to pop while keeping the interior feeling protected and private. Pair it with oversized plants and ceramic vessels for a full organic-modern aesthetic.
Living room walls in Vast Sky evoke calm sophistication with their cool tone.
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Coordinating Colors
Dover White reflects far more light (LRV 83 vs 55), opening up a space where Vast Sky encloses it.
With LRVs of 57 and 55, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Trim Color
Similar Colors
With LRVs of 55 and 55, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
A 8-point LRV gap (63 vs 55) makes Something Blue the marginally brighter of the two.
With LRVs of 55 and 53, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 55 and 55, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 56 vs 55), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Vast Sky reads slightly lighter (LRV 55 vs 49), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Blue Refrain reads slightly lighter (LRV 64 vs 55), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
With LRVs of 57 and 55, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Complementary Colors
Mauve Tinge reflects far more light (LRV 76 vs 55), opening up a space where Vast Sky encloses it.
A 5-point LRV gap (55 vs 50) makes Vast Sky the marginally brighter of the two.
Vast Sky reflects far more light (LRV 55 vs 35), opening up a space where Truly Taupe encloses it.
Heavenly White reflects far more light (LRV 81 vs 55), opening up a space where Vast Sky encloses it.
At LRV 74 vs 55, Original White is decisively the brighter choice.
Lighter Colors
At LRV 69 vs 55, Rhythmic Blue is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 80 vs 55, Tibetan Sky is decisively the brighter choice.
A 12-point LRV gap (67 vs 55) makes Atmospheric the marginally brighter of the two.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 56 vs 55), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Wondrous Blue reads slightly lighter (LRV 59 vs 55), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Darker Colors
Vast Sky reflects far more light (LRV 55 vs 40), opening up a space where Resolute Blue encloses it.