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HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Denim
HGSW6523 · #506B84 · LRV 13.9
Compare with other brands: Sherwin-Williams Denim is a 100% matchDenim (HGSW6523) is a dark blue from HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams with no strong undertone. Its LRV is about 13.9 (dark): it absorbs more light than it reflects. best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. The closest match in another brand is Sherwin-Williams Denim (100% match).
Compare Denim with other brands
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LRV
13.9 · Dark
Undertone
None (neutral)
Temperature
Cool
Code
HGSW6523
HEX
#506B84
RGB
80, 107, 132
HSL
209°, 25%, 42%
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Denim FAQ
What undertone does Denim have?
Denim has no strong undertone: it reads as a dark blue. 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 Denim?
Denim has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 13.9 on a 0–100 scale, which is dark. It absorbs more light than it reflects. Best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry.
What is the closest match to Denim in other brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Denim (SW 6523), 100%; Valspar: Aurora Borealis (P037), 96%; Behr: Shipyard (S500-6), 94%; Dunn-Edwards: Stormy Sea (DE5817), 93%; Benjamin Moore: Bedford Blue (1679), 92%; Glidden: Stained Glass (PPG1165-6), 92%; PPG: Stained Glass (PPG1165-6), 91%; Farrow & Ball: Wine Dark (No. 308), 85%. Matches are estimated from digital color values and are not official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.
What is the HEX code of Denim?
The HEX code of Denim (HGSW6523) is #506B84, RGB 80, 107, 132. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.