Sherwin-Williams Moody Blue (SW 6221) is a luxurious, mid-tone blue-green with subdued gray undertones. This sophisticated and introspective hue adds a touch of elegance and calm drama to bedrooms, cabinetry, and cozy living spaces.
Will Moody Blue clash with your room?
Paint Technical Profile
| Color ID / SKU | SW 6221 |
| HEX Code | #7A9192 |
| Light Reflectance (LRV) | 26.52 |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Primary Undertone | Blue |
| Hidden Undertones | Green, Gray |
| Use | Interior, Exterior |
| Best Exposures | South, West |
| Best For | Bedroom Wall, Living Area Wall, Kitchen Cabinets, Bathroom Vanities, Accent Walls |
Digital Visualizations & Applications Explore curated design concepts and coordinating palettes.
Digital visualization: This deep blue-green hue color-drenched on bedroom walls, paired with smoked dark oak and velvet.
Design Specifications
- Lighting Exposure:Moody, low-angle evening light creating deep contrast.
- Trim Color:Color drenched in SW Moody Blue
- Bedding:Charcoal and rust velvet
- Wood Tone:Smoked dark oak
- Accent Metal:Burnished brass
Concept board: A striking blue-green tone on living area walls, accented by a cream boucle sofa and burl wood.
Design Specifications
- Lighting Exposure:Bright southern light balancing the dark walls.
- Trim Color:SW Snowbound
- Sofa:Cream bouclé
- Casegoods:Burl wood cabinet
- Flooring:Light European oak
Complementary Paint Colors
Digital color test: A rich blue-green shade adorning kitchen cabinetry, complemented by black soapstone and unlacquered brass.
Design Specifications
- Lighting Exposure:Clear, cool northern light emphasizing the blue-green undertones.
- Wall Color:SW Extra White
- Countertop:Honed black soapstone
- Backsplash:Zellige square tile in pure white
- Hardware:Unlacquered brass
Complementary Paint Colors
Material exploration: A moody blue-green vanity in a bathroom, enriched by Carrara marble and charcoal slate herringbone tile.
Design Specifications
- Lighting Exposure:Soft, warm artificial sconce light mixed with ambient daylight.
- Wall Color:SW Alabaster
- Countertop:Carrara marble
- Floor Tile:Charcoal slate herringbone
- Hardware:Matte black
Complementary Paint Colors
Digital visualization: A striking blue-green applied to vertical shiplap, contrasting beautifully with a cognac leather armchair.
Design Specifications
- Lighting Exposure:Directional spotlighting highlighting texture.
- Main Wall Color:SW Pure White
- Architectural Feature:Vertical shiplap panelling
- Decor:Cognac leather armchair and oversized abstract art
Complementary Paint Colors
Room Compatibility & Clashes Diagnoses
Hackrea's reports evaluating the compatibility of Moody Blue in real rooms.Contemporary Primary Bedroom
"The paint's deep slate-teal character provides a rich complementary counterpoint to the warm acorn bed frame while visually blending the multiple interior doors."
East-Facing Media Room
"The paint's saturated slate-teal undertone conflicts with the warm sandy carpet, while East-facing afternoon shade will cause full-room application to feel excessively dark and cavernous."