Denim 6523 is a blue paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #506B84, estimated LRV 14 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Star Gazing from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Sherwin-Williams · #506B84 · 6523
Denim
14%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Denim Technical Profile
HEX Code#506B84
RGB80, 107, 132
Estimated LRV13.9
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familyblue
BrandSherwin-Williams
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Star Gazing
Dutch Boy
#506B84
Close digital match
Dark Room
Behr
#4D6C8A
Close digital match
Pleasant Lake
Vista Paint
#4C6B8B
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Periscope
Dunn-Edwards
#52677B
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Valspar
#506987
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Blue Depths
Hirshfield's
#5A7187
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Blue Depths
Kilz
#496B8F
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Midship Blue
PPG
#536784
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Bedford Blue
Benjamin Moore
#4F748D
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Distant Blue
RAL
#49678D
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Wine Dark
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#5C6576
Visible digital difference
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Colors That Work With Denim
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Denim
#506B84
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#6B6C9C
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Denim
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Denim Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
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Denim — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Denim have?
Denim by Sherwin-Williams has a neutral undertone and sits in the blue color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Denim from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Denim are Star Gazing by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), Dark Room by Behr (a close digital match), Pleasant Lake by Vista Paint (a very close match) — the best options for getting Denim's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Denim?
Denim has a estimated lightness value of 13.9, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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