Sherwin-Williams Whirlpool (SW 9135) is a muted, medium blue-gray paint color with subtle green undertones. Featuring an LRV of 29, this cool, watery hue brings depth and a tranquil, foggy seaside vibe to bathrooms, bedrooms, and striking accent walls.
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Paint Technical Profile
| Color ID / SKU | SW 9135 |
| HEX Code | #80969D |
| Light Reflectance (LRV) | 29 |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Primary Undertone | Blue |
| Hidden Undertones | Gray, Green |
| Use | Interior, Exterior |
| Best Exposures | South, West |
| Best For | Bathrooms, Bedrooms, Accent walls, Cabinetry |
Digital Visualizations & Applications Explore curated design concepts and coordinating palettes.
Digital color test: A spa-like blue-gray application on bathroom walls, illuminated by clean indirect daylight from a frosted skylight.
Design Specifications
- Lighting Exposure:Bright, clean, indirect daylight from a frosted skylight, creating a spa-like luminosity.
- Trim Recommendation:SW High Reflective White
- Hardware Finishes:Polished chrome
- Key Materials:Carrara marble hex tiles, frameless glass, white porcelain
- Flooring:White marble mosaic
Complementary Paint Colors
Color visualization: A deep blue-gray wall hue absorbing warm incandescent lamp glow, complemented by light oak nightstands.
Design Specifications
- Lighting Exposure:Soft, subdued evening light with warm incandescent bedside lamp glow.
- Trim Recommendation:SW Pure White
- Key Materials:Velvet pillows, light oak nightstands, woven seagrass baskets
- Flooring:Plush cream carpeting
Complementary Paint Colors
Material board: This striking blue-gray feature wall grazed by directional afternoon sunlight, contrasting with natural maple hardwood floors.
Design Specifications
- Lighting Exposure:Directional afternoon sunlight grazing the wall, emphasizing depth and texture.
- Trim Recommendation:SW Extra White
- Coordinating Color:SW Repose Gray
- Key Materials:Cognac leather armchair, matte black floor lamp, olive tree in a terracotta pot
- Flooring:Natural maple hardwood
Complementary Paint Colors
Design mockup: A muted blue-gray tone applied to utility cabinetry, paired with dark charcoal soapstone and aged brass hardware.
Design Specifications
- Lighting Exposure:Crisp, bright task lighting mixed with natural light from a window over the sink.
- Trim Recommendation:SW Alabaster
- Hardware Finishes:Aged brass
- Countertop Material:Soapstone
- Flooring:Reclaimed brick pavers
Complementary Paint Colors
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