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.
Ref. #5389A1 · 6508
Secure Blue
22%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Secure Blue Technical Profile
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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
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
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
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 Secure Blue.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Secure Blue's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.