Sporty Blue 6522 is a blue paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #6A8AA4, LRV 24 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Old Blue Jeans from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #6A8AA4 · 6522
Sporty Blue
24%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Sporty Blue Technical Profile
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Sporty Blue in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Sporty 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-WilliamsSporty Blue
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreOld Blue Jeans
Old Blue Jeans
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Blue Jay Blue
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Blue Sash
Valspar
Nearly identical
Piece of the Sky
Vista Paint
Very similar
Breakwaters
Kilz
Very similar
Romance Blue
PPG
Very similar
Lakeville
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Mysteria
Behr
Very similar
Heavenly Sky
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Cook's Blue
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Light Blue
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Sporty Blue
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Sporty Blue
#6A8AA4
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8587AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Sporty Blue
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Sporty 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 Sporty 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.
Sporty Blue — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Sporty Blue have?
Sporty Blue by Sherwin-Williams has a neutral 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 Sporty Blue in your own space before committing.
What colors match Sporty Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sporty Blue are Old Blue Jeans by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Blue Jay Blue by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Blue Sash by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Sporty 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 Sporty Blue?
Sporty Blue has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 23.9, 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
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Sporty Blue's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.