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HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Upward

HGSW6239 · #BFC9D0 · LRV ~57.4

Closest tone in another brand: Sherwin-Williams Upward (~100% proximity)

Upward (HGSW6239) is a light cool gray from HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams with a subtle blue undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 57.4 (light): it reflects plenty of light and works in most rooms, including ones with limited daylight. The closest tone in another brand is Sherwin-Williams Upward (~100% proximity).

Closest tone to Upward in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

57.4 · Light

Undertone (estimated)

Blue · subtle

Temperature

Cool

Code

HGSW6239

HEX

#BFC9D0

RGB

191, 201, 208

HSL

205°, 15%, 78%

Family

Grays

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Upward FAQ

What undertone does Upward have?

Upward is a light cool gray with a subtle blue undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Its color temperature is cool. This is estimated from the digital color values; north-facing light pulls undertones cooler and warm bulbs pull them warmer, so check a real sample on your wall.

What is the LRV of Upward?

Upward has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 57.4 on a 0–100 scale, which is light. It reflects plenty of light and works in most rooms, including ones with limited daylight. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.

What is the closest tone to Upward in other brands?

Sherwin-Williams: Upward (SW 6239), ~100% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Bay of Hope (DE6331), ~100% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Iced Slate (2130-60), ~98% proximity; Valspar: Misty Harbor (V137-2), ~97% proximity; Behr: Flowing Breeze (N480-2), ~96% proximity; PPG: Blue Dolphin (PPG1041-4), ~96% proximity; Glidden: Blue Dolphin (PPG1041-4), ~96% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Kakelugn (No. 317), ~94% proximity. These are estimates of digital closeness on screen, not proven physical equivalence or official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.

What is the HEX code of Upward?

The HEX code of Upward (HGSW6239) is #BFC9D0, RGB 191, 201, 208. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.