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Wondrous Blue

Often used for its versatile and reflective qualities, Wondrous Blue 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 8 real-home scenarios to help you visualize this color alongside our expert data.

Hex

#B8CDDD

LRV

59.20

Light Reflectance Value
59.20
light
Temperaturecool
SaturationBright
Collection

Wondrous Blue's Color Strip

Wondrous Blue is the second shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Rhythmic Blue and Celestial. The strip spans from Rhythmic Blue at the lightest end to Honorable Blue at the deepest. Color strip 179 groups these shades together so you can see how each reads next to its neighbors.

Wondrous Blue in Real Rooms

Wondrous Blue has a high LRV of 59.2 — it reflects a lot of light and will read pale and airy in most spaces. 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 Purple family, the photos below show it applied in a kitchen and house.

Color Strip 179

1 Kitchen Photo

Wondrous Blue is particularly effective in kitchens with a lot of natural light. It tempers the glare from sun hitting polished surfaces, providing a matte-like visual anchor that keeps the room feeling grounded even during the brightest parts of the day.

SW Wondrous Blue kitchen color

SW Wondrous Blue kitchen color

@jackieljordan

7 House Photos

On a traditional or historic home, Wondrous 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.

SW 6807 house exterior review

SW 6807 house exterior review

@caliberpropertyimprovements

Coordinating Colors

Trim Color

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Color Codes

HEX#B8CDDD
RGB184, 205, 221
HSL206° 35% 79%
CMYK17 7 0 13
CIE LabL: 81.3 a: -3.8 b: -10.3
XYZX: 54.65 Y: 59.07 Z: 76.92
Strip179 pos. C2