Honorable Blue 6811 is a blue paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #164576, estimated LRV 6 and a cool (violet) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Inked from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Sherwin-Williams · #164576 · 6811
Honorable Blue
6%Estimated LRV
Cool (Violet)Undertone
Honorable Blue Technical Profile
HEX Code#164576
RGB22, 69, 118
Estimated LRV5.7
UndertoneCool (Violet)
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Color Familyblue
BrandSherwin-Williams
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Colors That Work With Honorable Blue
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Honorable Blue
#164576
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#393887
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Honorable Blue
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Honorable 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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Honorable Blue — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Honorable Blue have?
Honorable Blue by Sherwin-Williams has a cool (violet) 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 Honorable Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Honorable Blue are Inked by Behr (a close digital match), Patriot Blue by Benjamin Moore (a very close match), Encore by Valspar (a very close match) — the best options for getting Honorable 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 Honorable Blue?
Honorable Blue has a estimated lightness value of 5.7, 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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Why Honorable Blue's cool (violet) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.