Honest Blue 6520 is a blue paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #B2C7D3, estimated 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.
Sherwin-Williams · #B2C7D3 · 6520
Honest Blue
55%Estimated LRV
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.
Honest Blue Technical Profile
HEX Code#B2C7D3
RGB178, 199, 211
Estimated LRV55.0
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyblue
BrandSherwin-Williams
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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
English Hollyhock
Behr
#B4C8D4
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Muted Rain
Dutch Boy
#B2C6D1
Close digital match
Sea View
Benjamin Moore
#AEC7D5
Close digital match
Dream .03
Colorhouse
#B4CBD9
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Twinkle
PPG
#ADC6D3
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Pompeii Ruins
Hirshfield's
#B5C7D4
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Pompeii Ruins
Vista Paint
#B5C6D2
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Blue Luna
Valspar
#B2C3CD
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Soothing Ocean
Kilz
#B7C7CF
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Peace River
Dunn-Edwards
#A8BFCC
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Farrow & Ball
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Colors That Work With Honest Blue
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Honest Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Honest Blue are English Hollyhock by Behr (a close digital match), Muted Rain by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), Opal Waters by Behr (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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Why Honest Blue's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.