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Sherwin-Williams Sporty Blue

SW 6522 · #6A8AA4 · LRV 23.9

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

Sporty Blue (SW 6522) is a dark blue from Sherwin-Williams with no strong undertone. Its LRV is about 23.9 (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 HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Sporty Blue (100% match).

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LRV

23.9 · Dark

Undertone

None (neutral)

Temperature

Cool

Code

SW 6522

HEX

#6A8AA4

RGB

106, 138, 164

HSL

207°, 24%, 53%

Family

Blues

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Sporty Blue FAQ

What undertone does Sporty Blue have?

Sporty Blue 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 Sporty Blue?

Sporty Blue has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 23.9 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 Sporty Blue in other brands?

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Sporty Blue (HGSW6522), 100%; Benjamin Moore: Old Blue Jeans (839), 99%; Behr: Treasure Map (S500-5), 93%; Dunn-Edwards: Lakeville (DE5872), 93%; Valspar: Splendid Blue (4004-6A), 93%; PPG: American Anthem (PPG1156-4), 92%; Glidden: American Anthem (PPG1156-4), 90%; Farrow & Ball: Cook's Blue (No. 237), 88%. 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 Sporty Blue?

The HEX code of Sporty Blue (SW 6522) is #6A8AA4, RGB 106, 138, 164. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.