Ref. #757C91 · 6543
Soulful Blue
20%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Soulful Blue Technical Profile
What color is Soulful Blue? It's a deep warm gray with the hex code #757C91. Colors similar to Soulful Blue include Dunn-Edwards Your Shadow, MPC Touch Of Dutch, Benjamin Moore In the Twilight. Soulful Blue has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 20, Soulful Blue creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. As a warm neutral, Soulful Blue pairs with off-whites for trim, white oak or walnut floors, and brass or warm brushed nickel hardware. Deep green, navy, or terra-cotta all read well as accent colors. Warm neutrals come alive under 2700K bulbs, where their underlying yellow or peach undertones add visible warmth. Under 4000K daylight they read cleaner and slightly cooler.
Colors Similar to Soulful Blue
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Soulful Blue
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Soulful Blue
#757C91
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8F85AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Soulful Blue
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Soulful 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 Soulful 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.
Soulful Blue — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Soulful Blue have?
Soulful Blue by Sherwin-Williams has a neutral undertone and belongs to the gray color family.
What colors match Soulful Blue from other brands?
The closest matches are Your Shadow by Dunn-Edwards (#787E93), Touch Of Dutch by MPC (#747A8D), In the Twilight by Benjamin Moore (#757E93). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Soulful Blue?
Soulful Blue has an LRV of 20.2, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Soulful Blue's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.