Secure Blue 6508 is a blue paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #5389A1, estimated LRV 22 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Raging Tide from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Sherwin-Williams · #5389A1 · 6508
Secure Blue
22%Estimated LRV
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Secure Blue Technical Profile
HEX Code#5389A1
RGB83, 137, 161
Estimated LRV22.3
UndertoneCool (Blue)
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Color Familyblue
BrandSherwin-Williams
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Colors That Work With Secure Blue
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Secure Blue
#5389A1
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7E86A9
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Secure Blue
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Secure Blue Room Palettes
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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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Secure Blue — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Secure Blue have?
Secure Blue by Sherwin-Williams has a cool (blue) 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 Secure Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Secure Blue are Raging Tide by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Estuary by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), Blue Daisy by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Secure 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 Secure Blue?
Secure Blue has a estimated lightness value of 22.3, 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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