Sherwin-Williams Denim SW 6523: Matches in 8 Brands + LRV 14

Denim (SW 6523) is a dark blue from 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 HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Denim (100% match).

Compare Denim with other brands

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LRV

13.9 · Dark

Undertone

None (neutral)

Temperature

Cool

Code

SW 6523

HEX

#506B84

RGB

80, 107, 132

HSL

209°, 25%, 42%

Family

Blues

Colors similar to Denim in Sherwin-Williams

Neighboring tones from the same fan deck, if you want a shade lighter, darker, warmer, or cooler.

Revel Blue Sherwin-Williams · SW 6530 · LRV 14

Luxe Blue Sherwin-Williams · SW 6537 · LRV 13

Inky Blue Sherwin-Williams · SW 9149 · LRV 15

Azure Tide Sherwin-Williams · SW 9684 · LRV 12

Down Pour Sherwin-Williams · SW 6516 · LRV 15

Santorini Blue Sherwin-Williams · SW 7607 · LRV 14

Distance Sherwin-Williams · SW 6243 · LRV 15

Mesmerize Sherwin-Williams · SW 6544 · LRV 13

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?

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Denim (HGSW6523), 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 (SW 6523) is #506B84, RGB 80, 107, 132. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.