Sherwin Williams Balmy SW 6512
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- Sherwin Williams Balmy for bathroom (1 photo)
- Sherwin Williams Balmy reviews (3 photos)
- What are Sherwin Williams Balmy undertones?
- Is Balmy SW 6512 cool or warm?
- How light temperature affects on Balmy
- Monochromatic color scheme
- Complementary color scheme
- Color comparison and matching
- LRV of Balmy SW 6512
- Color codes
- Color equivalents
| Official page: | Balmy SW 6512 |
| Code: | SW 6512 |
| Name: | Balmy |
| Brand: | Sherwin Williams |
| Collections: | Living Well, Precious Baby |
What color is Sherwin Williams Balmy?
Sherwin Williams Balmy SW 6512 is a light, softened blue with a noticeable gray cast that keeps it from reading overly sweet or bright. Its cool blue character is clear, while the muted #c5d8de value gives it an airy, lightly weathered appearance on broad walls. In north-facing rooms, Balmy can look a touch grayer and crisper; warmer afternoon light tends to bring out its gentler blue side. It suits bedrooms, bathrooms, laundry rooms, and airy living spaces, especially alongside white trim, pale oak, linen upholstery, and brushed nickel. For contrast, pair this shade with deep navy, charcoal, or warm natural wood rather than another icy blue.
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LRV of Balmy
Balmy has an LRV of 66.2% and refers to Light colors that reflect most of the incident light. Why LRV is important?
Light Reflectance Value measures the amount of visible and usable light that reflects from a painted surface.
Simply put, the higher the LRV of a paint color, the brighter the room you will get.
The scale goes from 0% (absolute black, absorbing all light) to 100% (pure white, reflecting all light).
Act like a pro: When choosing paint with an LRV of 66.2%, pay attention to your bulbs' brightness. Light brightness is measured in lumens. The lower the paint's LRV, the higher lumen level you need. Every square foot of room needs at least 40 lumens. That means for a 200 ft2 living room you'll need about 8000 lumens of light – e.g., eight 1000 lm bulbs.
Color codes
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| Format | Code |
|---|---|
| HEX | #c5d8de |
| RGB Decimal | 197, 216, 222 |
| RGB Percent | 77.25%, 84.71%, 87.06% |
| HSV | Hue: 194° Saturation: 11.26% Value: 87.06% |
| HSL | hsl(194, 27, 82) |
| CMYK | Cyan: 11.26 Magenta: 2.7 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 12.94 |
| YIQ | Y: 211.003 I: -13.25 Q: -2.152 |
| XYZ | X: 60.763 Y: 66.255 Z: 78.675 |
| CIE Lab | L:85.126 a:-5.162 b:-5.113 |
| CIE Luv | L:85.126 u:-10.533 v:-6.984 |
| Decimal | 12966110 |
| Hunter Lab | 81.397, -9.196, -0.329 |
