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Secure Blue

22%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
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Secure Blue 6508 is a blue paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #5389A1, 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.

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Secure Blue Technical Profile

HEX Code#5389A1
RGB83, 137, 161
LRV22.3
UndertoneCool (Blue)
Color Familyblue
BrandSherwin-Williams

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Secure Blue in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Secure 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-WilliamsSecure Blue
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsRaging Tide

Raging Tide

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Estuary

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Blue Daisy

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Blue Eyed Beauty

Kilz

Very similar

Roadster Blue

Valspar

Very similar

Cosmopolitan

PPG

Very similar

Storm Blue Sky

Vista Paint

Very similar

Charcoal Blue

Behr

Very similar

Rocky Hill

Hirshfield's

Visible difference

Cook's Blue

Farrow & Ball

Visible difference

Light Blue

RAL

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Secure Blue

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Secure Blue

#5389A1

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#7E86A9

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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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

Base

Secure Blue

Complement

Toasted Pecan

Secure Blue Room Palettes

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

Walls

Serenely

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

This Color

Pop

Straightforward Green

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Starry Night

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

This Color

Pop

Reddish

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Site White

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

This Color

Pop

Robust Orange

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Sherwin-Williams Colors

Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Secure Blue.

Stratford Blue

Sherwin-Williams · 2864

#528A9A

Georgian Revival Blue

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#5B8D9F

Manitou Blue

Sherwin-Williams · 6501

#5B92A2

Lakeshore

Sherwin-Williams · 6494

#5B96A2

Cloudburst

Sherwin-Williams · 6487

#5C9598

Blue Cruise

Sherwin-Williams · 7606

#6591A8

More blue colors from other brands

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

Grape Gatsby

Dunn-Edwards · DE5948

#A19ABD

Arctic Paradise

Dunn-Edwards · DE5841

#B8DFF8

Blue Flower

Benjamin Moore · 2057-60

#B6DBE5

Star Gazer

Valspar · 4008-8B

#508BC4

Blue Sea

Dutch Boy · VS-9451

#2D61AD

Serenity

Valspar · 4005-7B

#CEDAED

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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Secure Blue in your own space before committing.
What colors match Secure Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Secure Blue are Raging Tide by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Estuary by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Blue Daisy by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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