Sherwin Williams Blithe Blue (SW 9052) Paint Color

Color Name
Blithe Blue (SW 9052)
Hex Color Code
#90BDBD
RGB Color Code
RGB(144, 189, 189)
CMYK Values*
23.8%, 0.0%, 0.0%, 25.9%
Color Family (Hue)
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About Blithe Blue (SW 9052) color - its meaning and example

What color is Blithe Blue (SW 9052)?

Blithe Blue (SW 9052) color belongs to the Blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Blithe Blue (SW 9052) is #90BDBD, and the RGB color code is RGB(144, 189, 189).

In the RGB color model, Blithe Blue (SW 9052) has a red value of 144, a green value of 189, and a blue value of 189. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 23.8% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 25.9% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 180° (degrees), 25.4 % saturation, and 65.3 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Blithe Blue (SW 9052) has a hue of 180° (degrees), 23.8 % saturation and 74.1 % brightness/value.

Blithe Blue (SW 9052) is cool or warm?

The color Blithe Blue (SW 9052) is a cool color.

What is the LRV of Blithe Blue (SW 9052)? (For interior and product design)

Blithe Blue (SW 9052) has an LRV of nearly 46. By LRV value, it is a medium light color.

Light Reflectance Value (LRV) is a measure of how much visible light is reflected off a surface. It is a number on a scale of 0 to 100, with 0 being pure black and 100 being pure white. The higher the LRV, the more light the color reflects and the lighter it will appear.

Dark Color
Blithe Blue (SW 9052)
LRV 46
Light Color

Compare LRV 46 of Blithe Blue (SW 9052) with dark and light color

LRV is important to consider when choosing paint colors for a room, as it can affect the overall brightness and mood of the space. Lighter colors with higher LRVs will make a room feel more spacious and airy, while darker colors with lower LRVs will create a more intimate and cozy atmosphere.
LRV value 46 puts Sherwin Williams Blithe Blue (SW 9052) paint color in the medium category.

  • Darker colors: Darker colors have lower LRV numbers because they absorb more light than they reflect. This means that they will make a room feel darker and smaller.
  • Lighter colors: Lighter colors have higher LRV numbers because they reflect more light than they absorb. This means that they will make a room feel brighter and more spacious.

Color Codes - Color Space Conversions

Blithe Blue (SW 9052) (Paint - Sherwin Williams) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB

HEX #90BDBD
Hex triplet
#90BDBD
Red
90
Green
BD
Blue
BD
RGBA / RGB rgb(144, 189, 189)
Red
144 (56.5%)
Green
189 (74.1%)
Blue
189 (74.1%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)
CMYK
Cyan
23.81%
Magenta
0.00%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
25.88%
HSL hsl(180deg, 25.4 %, 65.3 %)
Hue
180°
Saturation
25.42 %
Lightness
65.29 %
HSV / HSB
Hue
180°
Saturation
23.81 %
Brightness / Value
74.12 %
RYB ryb(26, 60, 65)
Red
26 (10.0%)
Yellow
60 (23.4%)
Blue
65 (25.4%)
HWB
Hue
180°
Whiteness
56.47 %
Blackness
25.88 %
CMY
Cyan
43.53%
Magenta
25.88%
Yellow
25.88%
XYZ
X
38.88
Y
46
Z
54.97
YXY
Y1
46
X
0.28
Y2
0.33
CIE-Lab
L
73.54
A
-14.79
B
-4.87
CIE-Lch
L
73.54
C
15.57
H
198.22
CIE-Luv
L
73.54
U
-22.77
V
-4.92
Hunter-Lab
L
67.82
A
-16.35
B
-0.58
Other
LRV
~ 46 %
Munsell Color System
4.5BG 7.2/3.5

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What is Delta E (ΔE)?

Delta E is the standard measure of how different two colors look to the human eye, rather than how far apart their hex codes happen to be. It runs from 0, an exact match, to 100, the largest possible difference — so the lower the Delta E, the closer the match. The match percentage shown on each color below is simply 100% minus its ΔE.

ΔE 0
Identical – an exact match
ΔE under 1
Not perceptible; the eye cannot separate them
ΔE 1 – 2
Perceptible only on close, side-by-side inspection
ΔE 2 – 10
Perceptible at a glance
ΔE over 10
Reads as a different color altogether

Named colors similar to Blithe Blue (SW 9052) (Paint - Sherwin Williams)

These are the named colors closest to Blithe Blue (SW 9052) (Paint - Sherwin Williams), closest match first. Each card shows how much of the color the human eye sees as the same, measured as Delta E (ΔE).

#A8C3BC Color Opal
94.34% match | ΔE 5.66
#A0D1CA Color Shelduck Blue
94.21% match | ΔE 5.79
#80B3C4 Color Glacier
92.50% match | ΔE 7.50
#9ADEDB Color Blue Green Pastel
91.36% match | ΔE 8.64

Similar colors from Pantone, RAL, and other color matching system


Pantone TCX

Blithe Blue (SW 9052) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Blithe Blue (SW 9052) to Pantone TCX


Pantone PMS

Blithe Blue (SW 9052) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Blithe Blue (SW 9052) to Pantone PMS

#93BBC2 Color PANTONE 4175 C
96.30% match | ΔE 3.70
#9BB9B6 Color PANTONE 4171 C
96.25% match | ΔE 3.75
#A4BEBA Color PANTONE 4170 C
94.95% match | ΔE 5.05
#A0D1CA Color PANTONE 7464 C
94.21% match | ΔE 5.79

RAL Design

Blithe Blue (SW 9052) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Blithe Blue (SW 9052) to RAL Design


RAL Classic

Blithe Blue (SW 9052) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Blithe Blue (SW 9052) to RAL Classic


British Standard 4800

Blithe Blue (SW 9052) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Blithe Blue (SW 9052) to British Standard 4800

#ADD4DA Color BS 18-E-50 - Blue
92.84% match | ΔE 7.16

Paint similar to Blithe Blue (SW 9052) (Paint - Sherwin Williams)

These are the real paint colors closest to Blithe Blue (SW 9052) (Paint - Sherwin Williams) from major brands, ranked by Delta E (ΔE) match. A paint above 98% will be hard to tell apart from Blithe Blue (SW 9052) once it is on a wall.


Behr

Blithe Blue (SW 9052) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Blithe Blue (SW 9052) to Behr


PPG Paints

Blithe Blue (SW 9052) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Blithe Blue (SW 9052) to PPG Paints


Sherwin Williams

Blithe Blue (SW 9052) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Blithe Blue (SW 9052) to Sherwin Williams


Benjamin Moore

Blithe Blue (SW 9052) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Blithe Blue (SW 9052) to Benjamin Moore


Valspar

Blithe Blue (SW 9052) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Blithe Blue (SW 9052) to Valspar


Farrow & Ball

Blithe Blue (SW 9052) similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of Blithe Blue (SW 9052) to Farrow & Ball

#A0C5CA Color Blue Ground (210)
95.72% match | ΔE 4.28
#96AFAC Color Dix Blue (82)
94.09% match | ΔE 5.91
#ACBEB3 Color Green Blue (84)
91.43% match | ΔE 8.57

Dunn-Edwards

Blithe Blue (SW 9052) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Blithe Blue (SW 9052) to Dunn-Edwards


Color Combinations

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Triadic Color Palette

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Tetradic Color Palette

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Complementary / Opposite Color

#90BDBD
Blithe Blue (SW 9052)
#BD9090
Rosy Brown*

Complementary / Opposite Color

Complementary colors are pairs of colors which, when combined or mixed, cancel each other out (lose hue) by producing a grayscale color like white or black. When placed next to each other, they create the strongest contrast for those two colors. Complementary colors also called opposite colors. Complementary color schemes are created using two opposite colors on the color wheel. The examples are red–cyan, green–magenta, and blue–yellow.

What is the contrasting color of Sherwin Williams Blithe Blue (SW 9052) - #90BDBD?

Color that best contrast with Sherwin Williams Blithe Blue (SW 9052) - #90BDBD is #BD9090, color name is Rosy Brown*. Contrast indicates a strong difference in color. Contrasting color can be found several ways, Complimentary contrast is one of them. Complementary contrast colors are opposite each other on the color wheel.

What color compliments Sherwin Williams Blithe Blue (SW 9052) - #90BDBD?

Complementary or Opposite color for Sherwin Williams Blithe Blue (SW 9052) - #90BDBD is #BD9090, color name is Rosy Brown*.

Example Color Images and Mockup

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