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Sherwin-Williams Bracing Blue

SW 6242 · #768B9A · LRV 24.6

Compare with other brands: HGTV Home Bracing Blue is a 100% match

Bracing Blue (SW 6242) is a dark blue from Sherwin-Williams with a moderate green undertone. Its LRV is about 24.6 (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 HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Bracing Blue (100% match).

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LRV

24.6 · Dark

Undertone

Green · moderate

Temperature

Cool

Code

SW 6242

HEX

#768B9A

RGB

118, 139, 154

HSL

205°, 15%, 53%

Family

Blues

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Bracing Blue FAQ

What undertone does Bracing Blue have?

Bracing Blue is a dark blue with a moderate green 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 Bracing Blue?

Bracing Blue has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 24.6 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 Bracing Blue in other brands?

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Bracing Blue (HGSW6242), 100%; Dunn-Edwards: China Clay (DE5802), 97%; Valspar: Steele Blue (V137-5), 96%; Behr: Jean Jacket Blue (S510-4), 95%; Benjamin Moore: Wild Blue Yonder (CSP-620), 95%; PPG: Chalky Blue (PPG1153-5), 94%; Glidden: Chalky Blue (PPG1153-5), 94%; Farrow & Ball: Selvedge (No. 306), 90%. 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 Bracing Blue?

The HEX code of Bracing Blue (SW 6242) is #768B9A, RGB 118, 139, 154. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.