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Mesmerize

13%LRV Value
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Mesmerize 6544 is a gray paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #5D657B, LRV 13 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Sweet Blueberry from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Mesmerize Technical Profile

HEX Code#5D657B
RGB93, 101, 123
LRV13.1
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familygray
BrandSherwin-Williams

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Mesmerize in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Mesmerize in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

Sherwin-WilliamsMesmerize
Nearly identical
Dutch BoySweet Blueberry

Sweet Blueberry

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Flirty Fran

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Blue Heron

PPG

Nearly identical

Blue Gaspe

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Pencil Lead

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Dark Night

Valspar

Very similar

Alter Ego

Behr

Very similar

Wine Dark

Farrow & Ball

Very similar

Purpling

Kilz

Very similar

Overlook

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Pigeon Blue

RAL

Very similar

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Mesmerize

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Mesmerize

#5D657B

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#796D9E

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Mesmerize

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Dark Night

Complement

Bayleaf

Mesmerize Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

Silver Peony

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

This Color

Pop

Lavish Lavender

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Starry Night

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

This Color

Pop

Rojo Dust

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Spatial White

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

This Color

Pop

Crispy Gold

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Sherwin-Williams Colors

Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Mesmerize.

Granite Peak

Sherwin-Williams · 6250

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Smoky Blue

Sherwin-Williams · 7604

#596E79

Purple Passage

Sherwin-Williams · 6551

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Distance

Sherwin-Williams · 6243

#5D6F7F

Slate Tile

Sherwin-Williams · 7624

#606E74

Gibraltar

Sherwin-Williams · 6257

#626970

More gray colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Heather Field

Behr · ECC-23-2

#909095

Just Barely

Dutch Boy · 402-3DB

#B4A39E

Rain Shadow

Behr · ECC-22-3

#677276

Mohawk Valley

Vista Paint · 8750

#705F57

Shallot Bulb

Behr · PPU11-02

#7A8D73

Frappé

Valspar · 6003-1B

#BFBAAF

Mesmerize — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Mesmerize have?
Mesmerize by Sherwin-Williams has a neutral undertone and sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Mesmerize in your own space before committing.
What colors match Mesmerize from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Mesmerize are Sweet Blueberry by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Flirty Fran by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Blue Heron by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Mesmerize'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 Mesmerize?
Mesmerize has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 13.1, 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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