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Sherwin Williams Upward (SW 6239) Paint Color


Color Name: Upward (SW 6239)
Hex Color Code: #BFC9D0
RGB Color Code: RGB(191, 201, 208)
CMYK Values*: 8.2%, 3.4%, 0.0%, 18.4%
Color Family (Hue): Blue Blue Gray





About Upward (SW 6239) color - its meaning and example

About Sherwin Williams Upward (SW 6239) paint with example


Sherwin Williams Upward (SW 6239) is a soft, light-toned blue paint color with gray undertones. It is the Color of the Year 2024 for Sherwin-Williams, and the company describes it as "A breezy blissful blue - A sunny-day shade for spaces brimming with positive energy, creative thinking, and total contentment".

Sherwin Williams Upward: The 2024 Color of the Year

Sherwin Williams has announced its 2024 Color of the Year: Upward (SW 6239), a soothing and serene light blue-gray that evokes a sense of calm and optimism. Upward is a versatile and balanced color that can create a modern and refreshing atmosphere in any space, from bedrooms to living rooms to kitchens.

What are Sherwin Williams Upward undertones?

Sherwin Williams Upward has gray undertones. The paint is an icy pale blue color with very little gray undertone. This means that you see a hint of gray when you look at the color.


Kitchen painted with Sherwin-Williams Upward (SW 6239) paint:

Kitchen painted Sherwin-Williams Upward (SW 6239) paint

credit: @swdesignpros


Living Room painted with Sherwin-Williams Upward (SW 6239):

Living Room painted Sherwin-Williams Upward (SW 6239) paint

credit: @sherwinwilliams


Hallway painted with Sherwin-Williams Upward (SW 6239):

Hallway painted with Sherwin-Williams Upward (SW 6239)

credit: @coastalsignaturehomes


Nursery painted with Sherwin-Williams Upward (SW 6239):

Nursery painted with Sherwin-Williams Upward (SW 6239)

credit: @krissysimpsondesigns


Living Room painted with Sherwin-Williams Upward (SW 6239):

Living Room painted Sherwin-Williams Upward (SW 6239) paint

credit: @mckrealestate


Entryway painted with Sherwin-Williams Upward (SW 6239):

Entryway painted with Sherwin-Williams Upward (SW 6239)

credit: @swarburton75


What color is Upward (SW 6239)?

Upward (SW 6239) color belongs to the Blue Blue Gray color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Upward (SW 6239) is #BFC9D0, and the RGB color code is RGB(191, 201, 208).

In the RGB color model, Upward (SW 6239) has a red value of 191, a green value of 201, and a blue value of 208. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 8.2% cyan, 3.4% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 18.4% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 204.7° (degrees), 15.3 % saturation, and 78.2 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Upward (SW 6239) has a hue of 204.7° (degrees), 8.2 % saturation and 81.6 % brightness/value.


Upward (SW 6239) is cool or warm?

The color Upward (SW 6239) is a cool color.


What is the LRV of Upward (SW 6239)?

Upward (SW 6239) has an LRV of nearly 57. By LRV value, it is a medium light color.

Light Reflectance Value (LRV) is a measure of how much visible light is reflected off a surface. It is a number on a scale of 0 to 100, with 0 being pure black and 100 being pure white. The higher the LRV, the more light the color reflects and the lighter it will appear.



Dark Color

Upward (SW 6239)

Light Color


Compare LRV 57 of Upward (SW 6239) with dark and light Color




LRV is important to consider when choosing paint colors for a room, as it can affect the overall brightness and mood of the space. Lighter colors with higher LRVs will make a room feel more spacious and airy, while darker colors with lower LRVs will create a more intimate and cozy atmosphere.
LRV value 57 puts Sherwin Williams Upward (SW 6239) paint color in the medium category.

  • Darker colors: Darker colors have lower LRV numbers because they absorb more light than they reflect. This means that they will make a room feel darker and smaller.
  • Lighter colors: Lighter colors have higher LRV numbers because they reflect more light than they absorb. This means that they will make a room feel brighter and more spacious.




Color Codes - Color Space Conversions


Upward (SW 6239) (Paint - Sherwin Williams) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(191, 201, 208)
Red
191 (74.9%)
Green
201 (78.8%)
Blue
208 (81.6%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
8.17%
Magenta
3.37%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
18.43%

HSL

HSL(204.71deg, 15.3 %, 78.2 %)

Hue
204.71°
Saturation
15.32 %.
Lightness
78.24 %.

RYB

RYB(20, 42, 42)
Red
20 (7.9%)
Yellow
42 (16.4%)
Blue
42 (16.5%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
204.71°
Saturation
8.17 %.
Brightness / Value
81.57 %.

HWB

H: 204.71°

W: 74.90 %

B: 18.43 %

XYZ

X : 53.76

Y : 57.4

Z : 67.92

YXY

Y1 : 57.4

X : 0.3

Y2 : 0.32

CMY

C : 25.10%

M : 21.18%

Y : 18.43%


LRV

~ 57.4 %

Munsell Color System

1.8B 7.9/1.1

CIE-Lab

L : 80.41

A : -2.05

B : -4.67

CIE-Lch

L : 80.41

C : 5.1

H : 246.32

CIE-Luv

L : 80.41

U : -5.86

V : -6.76

Hunter-Lab

L : 75.77

A : -5.94

B : -0.12






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Upward (SW 6239) (Paint - Sherwin Williams)


Here are the colors similar to Upward (SW 6239) (Paint - Sherwin Williams). Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.



#BAC4C8
Zinc
ΔE - 2.01 (98.0% similar)
#CCCCCC
Neon Silver
ΔE - 5.09 (94.9% similar)
#AEC6CF
Pastel Blue
ΔE - 5.16 (94.8% similar)
#C0C0C0
Silver
ΔE - 5.31 (94.7% similar)





Similar colors from Pantone, RAL, and other color matching system


RAL Design


Upward (SW 6239) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Upward (SW 6239) to RAL Design




Pantone PMS


Upward (SW 6239) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Upward (SW 6239) to Pantone PMS


#BFCED6
PANTONE 5455 C
ΔE - 2.14 (97.9% similar)
#C1C6C8
PANTONE 428 C
ΔE - 2.83 (97.2% similar)
#B7C9D3
PANTONE 5445 C
ΔE - 2.93 (97.1% similar)
#BAC9CD
PANTONE 4155 C
ΔE - 2.97 (97.0% similar)


Pantone TCX


Upward (SW 6239) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Upward (SW 6239) to Pantone TCX




British Standard 4800


Upward (SW 6239) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Upward (SW 6239) to British Standard 4800


#BBCEDB
BS 20-C-33 - Pompadour
ΔE - 3.58 (96.4% similar)
#A9BBC6
BS 20-C-35 - Blue
ΔE - 4.97 (95.0% similar)
#CCCCCC
BS 16-A-03 - Grey
ΔE - 5.09 (94.9% similar)
#C4C3C9
BS 22-B-19 - Soft Bleu
ΔE - 5.33 (94.7% similar)


RAL Classic


Upward (SW 6239) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Upward (SW 6239) to RAL Classic


#C8C8C7
RAL 7047 - Telegray 4
ΔE - 5.29 (94.7% similar)
#C5C7C4
RAL 7035 - Light Gray
ΔE - 5.56 (94.4% similar)
#C8CBC4
RAL 9018 - Papyrus White
ΔE - 7.28 (92.7% similar)





Paint similar to Upward (SW 6239) (Paint - Sherwin Williams)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Upward (SW 6239) (Paint - Sherwin Williams). Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.


Sherwin Williams


Upward (SW 6239) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Upward (SW 6239) to Sherwin Williams


#BFC9D0
Upward (SW 6239)
Paint - Sherwin Williams
#BBC7D2
Icy (SW 6534)
ΔE - 1.87 (98.1% similar)
#B8C0C3
Krypton (SW 6247)
ΔE - 2.96 (97.0% similar)
#B7C9D1
Sleepy Hollow (SW 9145)
ΔE - 3.04 (97.0% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Upward (SW 6239) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Upward (SW 6239) to Benjamin Moore


#C1CAD1
Iced Slate (2130-60)
ΔE - 0.53 (99.5% similar)
#C1CDD3
Mt. Rainier Gray (2129-60)
ΔE - 1.42 (98.6% similar)
#C4CBD0
Feather Gray (2127-60)
ΔE - 1.47 (98.5% similar)
#C3C9CD
Metallic Silver (2132-60)
ΔE - 1.89 (98.1% similar)


Valspar


Upward (SW 6239) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Upward (SW 6239) to Valspar


#BBC3CA
Steampunk Gray (V137-3)
ΔE - 1.66 (98.3% similar)
#BBC3C8
Elliott Bay (P035)
ΔE - 1.79 (98.2% similar)
#B8C2C8
Seersucker (8006-8B)
ΔE - 1.86 (98.1% similar)
#B7C5CC
Lighthouse Shadows (4008-3B)
ΔE - 2.06 (97.9% similar)





Behr


Upward (SW 6239) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Upward (SW 6239) to Behr


#BCC5C9
Icicles (N490-2)
ΔE - 1.75 (98.3% similar)
#B9C6CB
Flowing Breeze (N480-2)
ΔE - 2.11 (97.9% similar)
#C2CED2
Alice White (MQ3-58)
ΔE - 2.26 (97.7% similar)
#B8CAD5
Denim Light (PPU14-15)
ΔE - 2.96 (97.0% similar)


PPG Paints


Upward (SW 6239) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Upward (SW 6239) to PPG Paints


#C0CED6
Keepsakes (PPG1040-2)
ΔE - 1.84 (98.2% similar)
#BCC5CF
Blue Dolphin (PPG1041-4)
ΔE - 1.93 (98.1% similar)
#B8BFC2
Gray Frost (PPG1012-4)
ΔE - 3.17 (96.8% similar)
#BFC4C5
Train (PPG0993-2)
ΔE - 3.35 (96.6% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Upward (SW 6239) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Upward (SW 6239) to Dunn-Edwards


#B7BDC4
Silver Springs (DE 6346)
ΔE - 3.37 (96.6% similar)
#BBBFC3
Silver Lined (DE 6353)
ΔE - 3.46 (96.5% similar)
#B4BCBF
Crestline (DE 6325)
ΔE - 3.82 (96.2% similar)
#C0C3C4
Foil (DE 6360)
ΔE - 3.86 (96.1% similar)








Color Combinations


View more Sherwin Williams Upward (SW 6239) - #BFC9D0 color palettes and coordinating colors



Monochromatic Color Palette

Monochromatic colors belong to the same hue angle but different tints and shades. Monochromatic color palette can be generated by keeping the exact hue of the base color and then changing the saturation and lightness.

Analogous Color Palette

Analogous colors are a group of colors adjacent to each other on a color wheel. Group of these adjacent colors forms Analogous color scheme Palette. Analogous Palette can be generated by increasing or decreasing the hue value by 30 points.

Triadic Color Palette

The triadic color palette has three colors separated by 120° in the RGB color wheel

Tetradic Color Palette

The tetradic colour scheme composed of two sets of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.







Example Color Images and Mockup


Sherwin Williams Upward (SW 6239) - #BFC9D0 Color Images and Patterns


Sherwin Williams Upward (SW 6239) Paint vintage style bedroom interior
Sherwin Williams Upward (SW 6239) Paint cozy coffee corner interior
Sherwin Williams Upward (SW 6239) Paint modern minimalist living room interior
Sherwin Williams Upward (SW 6239) Paint dining room design
Sherwin Williams Upward (SW 6239) Paint exterior design modern house with walkway
Sherwin Williams Upward (SW 6239) Paint modular kitchen design






Explore Named Colors



#BFC9D0
Upward (SW 6239)
Paint - Sherwin Williams
#CAD0D2
North Star (SW 6246)
Paint - Sherwin Williams
#ABBEBF
Rain (SW 6219)
Paint - Sherwin Williams
#A4B7BD
Languid Blue (SW 6226)
Paint - Sherwin Williams
#B6C3C4
Niebla Azul (SW 9137)
Paint - Sherwin Williams
#B8BEBE
Samovar Silver (SW 6233)
Paint - Sherwin Williams
#B7C9D1
Sleepy Hollow (SW 9145)
Paint - Sherwin Williams
#AABAC6
Windy Blue (SW 6240)
Paint - Sherwin Williams


#B8C0C3
Krypton (SW 6247)
Paint - Sherwin Williams
#96AAB0
Meditative (SW 6227)
Paint - Sherwin Williams
#A6B2B5
Stardew (SW 9138)
Paint - Sherwin Williams