Upward
Sherwin-Williams
SW 6239
Upward, Sherwin-Williams' 2024 Color of the Year, is a breezy denim-tinged light blue with a gray backbone that keeps it grown-up. It works on bedroom and bathroom walls, cabinetry, and even exterior doors where a friendly but not saturated blue is the brief. It is more clearly blue than Misty and softer than Krypton.
Some brands don't share official hex codes. The digital values shown here are careful approximations. Always confirm with a physical sample.
Close matches
Benjamin Moore: Iced Slate 2130-60 (#C1CAD1) · Mt. Rainier Gray 2129-60 (#C1CDD3) · Feather Gray 2127-60 (#C4CBD0)
Farrow & Ball: Kakelugn No. 317 (#C5D1D8) · Calluna No. 270 (#C9C7CD) · Hazy No. CC6 (#AFC2C9)
Similar Sherwin-Williams colors: Icy SW 6534 (#BBC7D2) · Daydream SW 6541 (#BDC3CD) · Sleepy Blue SW 6225 (#BCCBCE)
Common questions
What is the hex code for Upward?
The hex code for Sherwin-Williams Upward SW 6239 is #BFC9D0. In RGB that is 191, 201, 208. Use these values to reproduce Upward in SketchUp, Canva, Photoshop, Figma, or rendering software for client presentations and mood boards.
What is the Benjamin Moore equivalent of Upward?
The closest Benjamin Moore match for Upward is Iced Slate 2130-60 (#C1CAD1). No cross-brand match is exact, because each brand mixes its own pigment formulas. Always confirm with a physical sample before specifying a substitute.
Is Upward warm or cool?
Upward is cool, a relaxed blue with enough gray to stay calm rather than crisp. It reads most blue in daylight and settles toward blue-gray in the evening. The LRV of approximately 57 keeps it light and easygoing in most rooms. Warm woods, rattan, and brass keep a room painted in it from feeling chilly, and it sits comfortably under a clean white ceiling.
Why does Upward look different on screen than on the wall?
Screens emit light while paint reflects it, so a hex code cannot capture how lighting, sheen, and surrounding colors shift paint in a real room. Treat #BFC9D0 as accurate for digital design work, and use physical samples for final approval.
What LRV does Upward have?
Upward has a Light Reflectance Value of approximately 57, meaning it reflects about 57% of visible light. That places it among lighter colors that keep rooms feeling open and bright.
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