Sherwin-Williams Sleepy Blue is a soft, tranquil light blue paint color with subtle gray undertones. This dreamy, muted hue creates a calming oasis, perfect for bedrooms and bathrooms where a relaxed, airy atmosphere is desired.
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Paint Technical Profile
| Color ID / SKU | SW 6225 |
| HEX Code | #BCCBCE |
| Light Reflectance (LRV) | 58 |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Primary Undertone | Blue |
| Hidden Undertones | Gray, Green |
| Use | Interior |
| Best Exposures | South, East |
| Best For | Bedrooms, bathrooms, laundry rooms, ceilings, nurseries |
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Concept board: A tranquil light blue applied to bedroom walls, harmonizing with a woven rattan headboard.
Design Specifications
- Lighting Exposure:Soft morning sunlight
- Trim Recommendation:SW High Reflective White
- Key Materials:White washed linen, rattan headboard
- Flooring:Bleached oak
- Styling Props:Woven throw blanket, ceramic bedside lamp
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Digital color test: A dusty blue hue enveloping a bathroom, paired elegantly with a bleached walnut vanity.
Design Specifications
- Lighting Exposure:Bright overhead skylight
- Key Materials:Carrara marble hex tiles, polished nickel fixtures
- Vanity Finish:Bleached walnut
- Styling Props:Plush white towels, apothecary jars
Space visualization: This soft muted blue applied to utility cabinetry, accented by brushed brass hardware.
Design Specifications
- Lighting Exposure:Crisp fluorescent and window light
- Cabinetry Color:SW Sleepy Blue
- Countertops:Butcher block
- Hardware Finishes:Brushed brass
- Flooring:Slate gray porcelain tile
Design rendering: A pale blue tone applied to the ceiling, creating an airy and expansive coastal atmosphere.
Design Specifications
- Lighting Exposure:Ambient room glow
- Wall Color:SW Snowbound
- Key Materials:Woven pendant light, sheer white curtains
- Vibe:Airy and expansive
- Architectural Style:Coastal Transitional
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Material study: A soothing blue backdrop for a nursery space, paired with a natural maple crib.
Design Specifications
- Lighting Exposure:Gentle afternoon sun
- Trim Recommendation:SW Pure White
- Key Materials:Natural maple crib, white boucle rocking chair
- Styling Props:Woven baskets, soft muslin swaddles
- Vibe:Calm and soothing
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