Searching Blue 6536 is a neutral paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #6C7F9A, estimated LRV 21 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Lustrous Blue from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Sherwin-Williams · #6C7F9A · 6536
Searching Blue
21%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Searching Blue Technical Profile
HEX Code#6C7F9A
RGB108, 127, 154
Estimated LRV20.7
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familyneutral
BrandSherwin-Williams
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Colors That Work With Searching Blue
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Searching Blue
#6C7F9A
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8885AD
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Searching Blue
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Searching 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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Searching Blue — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Searching Blue have?
Searching Blue by Sherwin-Williams has a neutral undertone and sits in the neutral 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 Searching Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Searching Blue are Lustrous Blue by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), Lead Cast by Behr (a close digital match), Bay View by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Searching 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 Searching Blue?
Searching Blue has a estimated lightness value of 20.7, 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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