Sherwin-Williams Aleutian is a soft, mid-tone indigo blue paint color with calming gray undertones. Reminiscent of deep ocean waters or a cloudy sky, this serene and chic hue beautifully transforms bedrooms, bathrooms, and living areas into peaceful retreats.
Will Aleutian clash with your room?
Paint Technical Profile
| Color ID / SKU | SW 6241 |
| HEX Code | #98A9B7 |
| Light Reflectance (LRV) | 39 |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Primary Undertone | Blue |
| Hidden Undertones | Gray, Indigo |
| Use | Interior, Exterior |
| Best Exposures | South, West |
| Best For | Bedrooms, Living Rooms, Bathrooms, Kitchen Cabinets |
Digital Visualizations & Applications Explore curated design concepts and coordinating palettes.
Digital color test: A serene coastal blue applied to bedroom walls, harmonizing with weathered driftwood and polished nickel.
Design Specifications
- Lighting Exposure:Cool northern light
- Trim Recommendation:SW Extra White
- Key Materials:Washed cotton, weathered driftwood
- Hardware Finishes:Polished nickel
- Vibe:Serene coastal retreat
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Concept visualization: This dusty denim blue hue contrasted against warm camel leather and natural cane elements.
Design Specifications
- Lighting Exposure:Bright midday sun
- Trim Recommendation:SW Pure White
- Key Materials:Camel leather, natural cane
- Hardware Finishes:Matte brass
- Styling Pro Tips:Use warm leather tones to contrast the cool, dusty denim blue.
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Material mockup: A clean traditional blue bathroom upper wall, elegantly paired with Carrara marble and white subway tile.
Design Specifications
- Lighting Exposure:Crisp artificial light mixed with frosted window daylight
- Trim Recommendation:SW Snowbound
- Key Materials:Carrara marble, white ceramic subway tile
- Hardware Finishes:Polished chrome
- Vibe:Clean traditional
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Digital palette: Dusty blue shaker cabinets illuminated by warm morning sunlight, featuring unlacquered brass and soapstone.
Design Specifications
- Lighting Exposure:Warm morning sunlight catching dust motes
- Wall Recommendation:SW Alabaster
- Key Materials:Soapstone countertops, white oak flooring
- Hardware Finishes:Unlacquered brass
- Architectural Style:English country kitchen
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Room Compatibility & Clashes Diagnoses
Hackrea's reports evaluating the compatibility of Aleutian in real rooms.South-Facing Sitting Room & Home Office
"Warm south-facing light and cognac leather seating pair naturally with this dusty mid-tone blue, though its cool undertone amplifies the golden warmth of the tall honey-amber bookcases and creates a tonal blue-on-blue overlap behind the navy media console."
Windowless Hallway & Laundry Corridor with adjacent pink room
"Aleutian's mid-tone 39 LRV risks closing in this narrow, windowless hallway, while its cool slate undertones clash sharply with the adjacent pink living room visible in the immediate sightline."
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