ColorplanUpward
SW 6239 · Sherwin-Williams
LRV 57 · mid-tone
0 black100 white
Sherwin-Williams Upward (SW 6239) is a mid-tone blue with a cool blue undertone and an LRV of 57. Closest matches: Benjamin Moore Iced Slate (2130-60), Farrow & Ball Kakelugn (No.317) and Behr Light Drizzle (N480-1). For trim, try Ceiling Bright White (SW 7007).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Sherwin-Williams whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Blue |
| LRV | 57.4 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #BFC9D0 |
| RGB | 191, 201, 208 |
| HSL | 205°, 15%, 78% |
About Upward
Upward (SW 6239) is a mid-tone, soft blue from Sherwin-Williams. With an LRV of 57, Upward has visible color without darkening a room much.
North-facing light makes Upward read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it. It's a good fit for bedrooms, bathrooms, nurseries and living rooms. Next to Krypton (SW 6247), it's lighter and cooler.
How Upward changes with the light
Upward has a cool undertone. North light will push it cooler and grayer, while south and west light warm it up. If your room faces north, look at it next to a warm white trim.
North-facing rooms
Upward has a cool undertone that north light will push cooler and grayer; warm white trim helps balance it.
East-facing rooms
Upward will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
Bright south light shows Upward close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Upward looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.
See Upward in real homes
Photos people have shared of Upward in their own rooms. Opens Instagram or Pinterest in a new tab.
Upward equivalents in other brands
The closest color from each brand. ΔE (“delta E”) scores how different two colors look: under 2.5 is very hard to tell apart on a wall, over 5 is clearly different.
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical · ΔE 0.5
Also close: Mount Rainier Gray (ΔE 1.4)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Very close · ΔE 2.0
Also close: Parma Gray (ΔE 3.4)
Compare side by side →Similar Sherwin-Williams colors
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Upward questions
What undertone does Upward have?
Upward has a cool blue undertone, so it reads as a cool color. North-facing light makes Upward read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it.
Is Upward a light or dark color?
Upward has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 57.4 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a mid-tone color. With an LRV of 57, Upward has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Upward in other paint brands?
Benjamin Moore: Iced Slate 2130-60 (nearly identical, ΔE 0.5); Farrow & Ball: Kakelugn No.317 (very close, ΔE 2.0); Behr: Light Drizzle N480-1 (close, ΔE 2.8). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Upward?
Try Ceiling Bright White (SW 7007) on trim and Extra White (SW 7006) on the ceiling. Both are Sherwin-Williams whites that share Upward's undertone.
Where does Upward work best?
Upward works well in bedrooms, bathrooms, nurseries and living rooms. With an LRV of 57, Upward has visible color without darkening a room much.
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