Sherwin-Williams • 6240

Windy Blue

Name: Sherwin-Williams Windy Blue 6240
Brand: Sherwin-Williams

We've categorized Windy Blue as a versatile Blue because of its unique LRV profile. We have documented it across our network because it can perfect for adding character to any space so effectively. Explore our collection of 6 room photos to see how it looks alongside coordinating accent choices.

Hex

#AABAC6

LRV

47.74

Light Reflectance Value

47.74

medium

Temperaturecool

SaturationMuted

Collection

Living Well

Windy Blue's Color Strip

Windy Blue is the second shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Upward and Aleutian. The strip spans from Upward at the lightest end to Indigo Batik at the deepest. Color strip 224 groups these shades together so you can see how each reads next to its neighbors.

C1Upward C2Windy Blue

C3Aleutian C4Daphne C5Bracing Blue C6Distance C7Indigo Batik

Windy Blue in Real Rooms

Windy Blue has a medium-high LRV of 47.74 — present enough to register on the wall without making a room feel heavy. 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 bedroom, living room, misc and house.

1 Bedroom Photo

In the context of a primary suite, Windy Blue suggests a boutique-hotel level of refinement. It creates a seamless flow between the sleeping area and the dressing room, providing a steadying influence that makes the morning routine feel more organized and serene.

Sherwin Williams Windy Blue bedroom makeover

@affordablepainting

2 Living Room Photos

When applied to living room walls, Windy Blue creates a sense of "visual quiet." It eliminates the erratic shadows found in busier spaces, instead providing a steady, rhythmic tone that ties together disparate furniture styles. It's the common thread that makes a room full of heirlooms and modern pieces feel like a cohesive collection.

Sw 6240 Living Room

@newedgepainting

Living Room

@newedgepainting

2 Misc Photos

Observe the use of Windy Blue 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.

Windy Blue Kidsroom

@skys_oasis

Sw Windy Blue Accent Wall Panelling

@thefunkgypsy

1 House Photo

On a traditional or historic home, Windy Blue acts as a restorative force. It brings out the dignity of the original craftsmanship while making the structure feel relevant to the 21st century. It's a "new classic" in every sense.