Sherwin Williams Lullaby SW 9136: LRV, Undertones and a Little More

Looking for a beautiful blue? Sherwin Williams Lullaby has got both you AND your walls covered.

In order to show you RELATEABLE & REAL homes, I ONLY use photos from my Online Color Consulting clients. This means I don’t always have the quality pics I need, but DEFINITELY have some SUPER helpful info to help you on your way!

Is Lullaby more blue or more gray?

Lullaby is DEFINITELY a true-blue paint color, however, it does have a gray base to calm it down. This means that while Lullaby has a very noticeable color or chroma, it’s not overwhelming. Just keep in mind, all blues are NOT created equal.

Lullaby can be pretty in north-facing light, but ONLY if you’re comfortable with a considerably cool look. Because it’s a cool paint color (blue), its color and temperature will only be enhanced by the already cool northern light.

On the other hand, if you have south-facing or warm western afternoon sunshine, Lullaby is an awesome way to balance out those warm rays beaming in your windows!

Read more: North, East, South, West – Which Paint Color is the Best?

What is Lullaby’s LRV?

Lullaby is a light depth paint color with an LRV of 65. If you have a super bright room, it WILL washout. Just remember, this can change a lot throughout the day, so make sure you judge it based on a full day. If you have a dark room, a color like Lullaby is a great way to add some personality, whereas many grays can fall flat.

Not sure what LRV is? It could save your paint lovin’ life – read all about it HERE.

What are the undertones of Lullaby? Is it blue-green or blue-purple?

While Lullaby does COMMIT to its blue, there’s also just a weee tiny wink of green in there. Is it enough to worry about if you don’t like green? I don’t think so. Want MORE green? Well, I’ve got that too (coming up shortly).

You’ll also want to pay close attention to your LIGHT BULBS, as they will definitely sway how Lullaby looks!

How should I sample paint colors?

I highly recommend using SAMPLIZE. Samplize is a peel & stick paint sample that you can easily move around your room for over HALF THE COST of traditional sample pots – and they deliver right to your front door!

Learn all about Samplize HERE

Which white paint color works best with Lullaby (for trim)

Lullaby has a bit more color than some of the more muted gray-blues and will be a bit finicky. Check out…

• Sherwin Williams High Reflective White (fave)
• Sherwin Williams Extra White
• Sherwin Williams Pure White (fave)

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Which Benjamin Moore or Sherwin Williams paint colors are similar to Lullaby?

GOOD QUESTION! While there are a few, please remember, every color has its own particular nuances and there will be NO perfect match – you WILL see shifts in undertones, temperature and depths.

• Sherwin Williams Serenely
• Benjamin Moore Pale Smoke

What type of paint colors look good in a palette with Lullaby?

Lullaby is going to be a bit picky, especially as it relates to neutrals. However, you can check out colors such as…

• clean crisp cool gray paint colors
• some off-white paint colors 
• green or violet paint colors with similar degrees of color

Not sure if Lullaby is the BLUE for YOU? I’ve got more!

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Not sure which paint color is best for YOUR home?

Check out my Online Paint Color Consulting – I’d love to help!

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