How popular is Upward?
Searches per month · USAbout 4,420 searches a month in the USDown 30% on the previous 12 months.
- #104 most-searched paint color in the US
- #69 most-searched Sherwin-Williams color
- #39 most-searched gray in the US
Google search volume for “Sherwin-Williams Upward” and its code, averaged over the 12 months to September 2026; pulled 2026-10-15. An estimate, not a census. How we measure
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About Upward
Upward is a balanced, light gray with cool undertones. This balanced shade has an LRV of 57 and reflects a moderate amount of light, making it suitable for smaller spaces or rooms with limited natural light.
One shade lighter or darker
The nearest Sherwin-Williams colors with the same hue and saturation as Upward, a visible step lighter or darker.
Color Specifications
- Name
- Upward
- Brand
- Sherwin-Williams
- Code
- SW 6239
- Hex
- #BFC9D0
- RGB
- 191, 201, 208
- HSL
- 205, 15%, 78%
- CMYK
- 8, 3, 0, 18Approximate — screen to print
- Lab
- 80.4, -2.1, -4.7
- CSS
- --sherwin-williams-upward
- LRV
- 57 (Light)
- Undertone
- Cool
- Temperature
- neutral
- Family
- gray
- Interior
- Yes
- Exterior
- Yes
- Finishes
- flatmatteeg-shelsatinsemi-glosshigh-gloss
Similar Colors & Cross-Brand Matches
Ranked by Delta E 2000. Under 1.0 looks the same on the wall.