Sherwin-Williams · SW 6240
Windy Blue: Sherwin-Williams SW 6240 Color, LRV and Undertone
Windy Blue (Sherwin-Williams SW 6240) is #AABAC6 with a light reflectance value (LRV) of 47.7. It has a soft blue undertone that is part of its character, so check it against your flooring and fabrics.
- HEX
- #AABAC6
- RGB
- 170, 186, 198
- LRV
- 47.7 of 100
- Undertone
- Blue
- Temperature
- Cool
- Color family
- Blue
South light · wall #BDC4C4 · LRV 54.3 Simulated on a drawn scene, not a photo.
How Windy Blue looks in different light
The same wall changes through the day. Each room below is Windy Blue in one kind of light; the LRV shows how much light the wall reflects.
Colors that go with Windy Blue
Picked from the same brand by color relationship. Each room keeps Windy Blue on the walls and shows the partner color in use.
Windy Blue on a house
Three exterior schemes with Windy Blue on the walls. Colors for trim, doors and roof are typical choices, not brand paints.
Closest colors in other brands
Nearest matches by CIEDE2000 color difference. Always compare physical samples: no two brands make an identical color.
- Behr PPU14-12 Hazy Skies Very close
- Valspar 4006-3B Palisade Blue Very close
- Farrow & Ball No. 89 Lulworth Blue Close
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FAQ
What is the HEX code of Windy Blue?
Windy Blue (Sherwin-Williams SW 6240) is shown here as #AABAC6 (RGB 170, 186, 198). Screens and printed samples differ, so always test a sample on your wall.
What is the LRV of Windy Blue?
About 47.7 on a scale from 0 (black) to 100 (white), calculated from the HEX value. A figure published by the paint maker can differ by a point or two.
Is Windy Blue a warm or a cool color?
It is cool. It has a soft blue undertone that is part of its character, so check it against your flooring and fabrics.
What are the closest colors to Windy Blue from other brands?
The nearest matches in our data are Behr PPU14-12 Hazy Skies; Farrow & Ball No. 89 Lulworth Blue; Valspar 4006-3B Palisade Blue. Matches are approximate: compare physical samples before you buy.
Color values come from the open colornerd dataset by James Pederson (MIT license). LRV, undertone and light simulations are calculated from the HEX value. Brand and color names belong to their owners; Light & Pigment is not affiliated with any paint brand.