Moody Blue 6221 is a gray paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #7A9192, LRV 27 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Mapped Blue from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #7A9192 · 6221
Moody Blue
27%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
More about Moody Blue
Moody Blue lives up to the name — a deep, dusky mid-tone blue at LRV 27 with a slightly grayed, teal-leaning character. It's lighter than a navy but darker than a soft powder blue, which makes it a flexible statement color for a bedroom, a study, or cabinetry.
It shifts a touch greener or grayer with the light, so sample in place. It pairs with crisp and warm whites, wood, and brass. Behr Raindance is its closest cross-brand match, with Benjamin Moore Aegean Teal very similar.
Moody Blue Technical Profile
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Moody Blue in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Moody 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-WilliamsMoody Blue
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyMapped Blue
Mapped Blue
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Miracle Bay
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Miracle Bay
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Weathered Blue
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Villa Blue
Valspar
Nearly identical
Leisure Time
Behr
Nearly identical
Scarborough
PPG
Very similar
Aegean Teal
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Pale Emerald
Kilz
Very similar
Water .05
Colorhouse
Very similar
Stone Blue
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Silver Grey
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Moody Blue
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Moody Blue
#7A9192
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8597AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Moody Blue
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Moody 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 Moody Blue.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Moody Blue — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Moody Blue have?
Moody Blue 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 Moody Blue in your own space before committing.
What colors match Moody Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Moody Blue are Mapped Blue by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Miracle Bay by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Lexington Blue by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Moody 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 Moody Blue?
Moody Blue has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 26.5, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Moody Blue's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.