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Sherwin-Williams Upward

SW 6239 · #BFC9D0 · LRV 57.4

Compare with other brands: Dunn-Edwards Bay of Hope is a 100% match

Upward (SW 6239) is a light cool gray from Sherwin-Williams with a subtle blue undertone. Its LRV is about 57.4 (light): it reflects plenty of light and works in most rooms, including ones with limited daylight. The closest match in another brand is Dunn-Edwards Bay of Hope (100% match).

Compare Upward with other brands

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LRV

57.4 · Light

Undertone

Blue · subtle

Temperature

Cool

Code

SW 6239

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. 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 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.

What is the closest match to Upward in other brands?

Dunn-Edwards: Bay of Hope (DE6331), 100%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Upward (HGSW6239), 100%; Benjamin Moore: Iced Slate (2130-60), 98%; Valspar: Misty Harbor (V137-2), 97%; Behr: Flowing Breeze (N480-2), 96%; PPG: Blue Dolphin (PPG1041-4), 96%; Glidden: Blue Dolphin (PPG1041-4), 96%; Farrow & Ball: Kakelugn (No. 317), 94%. 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 Upward?

The HEX code of Upward (SW 6239) is #BFC9D0, RGB 191, 201, 208. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.