Honest Blue 6520 is a blue paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #B2C7D3, LRV 55 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is English Hollyhock from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #B2C7D3 · 6520
Honest Blue
55%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
More about Honest Blue
Honest Blue is a soft, mid-tone blue at LRV 55 — a gentle, slightly grayed blue that's clearly a blue without being bright or saturated. It brings a calm, classic color to bedrooms, bathrooms, and studies while staying easy to live with.
It reads a touch cooler in north light and softer under warm bulbs. It pairs with crisp whites and natural wood. Behr English Hollyhock is its near-identical cross-brand match, with Benjamin Moore Sea View close behind.
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Honest Blue in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Honest Blue in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsHonest Blue
Nearly identical
BehrEnglish Hollyhock
English Hollyhock
Behr
Nearly identical
Muted Rain
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Sea View
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Dream .03
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Twinkle
PPG
Nearly identical
Pompeii Ruins
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Pompeii Ruins
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Blue Luna
Valspar
Nearly identical
Soothing Ocean
Kilz
Nearly identical
Peace River
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Parma Gray
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Honest Blue
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Honest Blue
#B2C7D3
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#858AAD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Honest Blue
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Honest Blue 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
Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Honest Blue.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Honest Blue — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Honest Blue have?
Honest Blue by Sherwin-Williams has a neutral 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 Honest Blue in your own space before committing.
What colors match Honest Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Honest Blue are English Hollyhock by Behr (a near-identical match), Muted Rain by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Opal Waters by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Honest Blue'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 Honest Blue?
Honest Blue has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 55.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Honest Blue's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.