Georgian Bay 6509 is a blue paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #22657F, LRV 11 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Blue By You from Vista Paint (very similar), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #22657F · 6509
Georgian Bay
11%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Georgian Bay Technical Profile
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Georgian Bay in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Georgian Bay in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsGeorgian Bay
Very similar
Vista PaintBlue By You
Blue By You
Vista Paint
Very similar
Pearl Gentian Blue
RAL
Very similar
Nostalgic Evening
Behr
Very similar
Deep Ocean
Benjamin Moore
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San Gabriel Blue
Dunn-Edwards
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Deep Universe
Valspar
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Jamaican Dream
PPG
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Ribbon Blue
Dutch Boy
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Harborside
Kilz
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Job's Tears
Hirshfield's
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Dream .06
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Georgian Bay
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Georgian Bay
#22657F
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#45558F
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Georgian Bay
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Georgian Bay 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
Similar Sherwin-Williams Colors
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Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Georgian Bay — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Georgian Bay have?
Georgian Bay by Sherwin-Williams has a cool (blue) undertone and sits in the blue color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Georgian Bay in your own space before committing.
What colors match Georgian Bay from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Georgian Bay are Blue By You by Vista Paint (a very close match), Pearl Gentian Blue by RAL (a very close match), Nostalgic Evening by Behr (a very close match) — the best options for getting Georgian Bay'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 Georgian Bay?
Georgian Bay has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 11.2, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Georgian Bay's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.