Windy Blue SW 6240
Sherwin-WilliamsSherwin-Williams Windy Blue (SW 6240) is a soft, calming gray-blue with a faint green undertone. This gentle, cool-toned hue acts as a versatile neutral, perfect for creating a serene, spa-like atmosphere in bedrooms and bathrooms without feeling too cold.
Paint Technical Profile
| Color ID / SKU | SW 6240 |
| HEX Code | #AABAC6 |
| Light Reflectance (LRV) | 48 |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Primary Undertone | Gray |
| Hidden Undertones | Green |
| Use | Interior, Exterior |
| Best Exposures | South, East |
| Best For | Bedrooms, bathrooms, entryways, living rooms, outdoor walls |
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Digital visualization: This dusty blue hue applied to bedroom walls, paired with crisp white linen and brass sconces.
Design Specifications
- Lighting Exposure:Soft morning light, east-facing
- Trim Recommendation:SW Pure White
- Textiles:Crisp white linen and washed navy velvet
- Wood Tones:White oak
- Metal Finishes:Brushed brass
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Color test: Observing this soft blue tone against a white painted wood vanity and polished nickel plumbing fixtures.
Design Specifications
- Lighting Exposure:Bright diffused daylight
- Tile Pairing:Carrara marble hex
- Hardware:Polished nickel
- Accent Color:SW Naval
- Vanity Material:White painted wood
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Concept board: A calming blue-gray shade enhancing an entryway with herringbone brick and a reclaimed elm console table.
Design Specifications
- Lighting Exposure:Warm afternoon sun casting long geometric shadows
- Flooring:Herringbone brick
- Console Table:Reclaimed elm
- Styling Props:White ceramic vase with eucalyptus
- Trim Recommendation:SW Alabaster
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Design study: This cool blue tone setting a relaxing mood alongside a cream boucle sofa and vintage Oushak rug.
Design Specifications
- Lighting Exposure:Ambient evening glow from layered lamps
- Sofa Material:Cream boucle
- Rug Style:Vintage distressed Oushak
- Trim Color:SW High Reflective White
- Metal Accents:Matte black
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Exterior visualization: Testing this breezy blue-gray on outdoor siding, accented by natural cedar shakes and dark bronze hardware.
Design Specifications
- Lighting Exposure:Direct overhead noon sunlight
- Architectural Detail:Cedar shake accents
- Trim Recommendation:SW Extra White
- Landscaping:Hydrangeas and boxwoods
- Hardware:Dark bronze exterior sconce
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