# Sherwin Williams Balmy

Source: [https://plan-home.com/color/balmy-sw-6512](https://plan-home.com/color/balmy-sw-6512)

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.

## Color details
- **Brand or system:** Sherwin Williams
- **Color name:** Balmy
- **Color code:** SW 6512
- **HEX:** #c5d8de
- **RGB:** 197, 216, 222
- **LRV:** 66.20%
- **Brightness:** Light
- **Color families:** Blue
- **Temperature:** cool
- **Undertones:** blue
- **Collections:** Living Well, Precious Baby

## Color codes
- **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

## Equivalent and related colors
- [Benjamin Moore Heaven on Earth](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-heaven-on-earth-1661)
- [Behr Cloudy Sky](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-cloudy-sky)
- [Benjamin Moore Polar Sky](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-polar-sky-1674)
- [Behr Sky Light View](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-sky-light-view)
- [Benjamin Moore Bright and Early](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-bright-and-early-834)
- [Sherwin Williams Little Boy Blu](https://plan-home.com/color/little-boy-blu-sw-9054)
- [Behr Rain Dance](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-rain-dance)
- [Sherwin Williams Moonmist](https://plan-home.com/color/moonmist-sw-9144)
- [Benjamin Moore Breath of Fresh Air](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-breath-of-fresh-air-806)
- [Benjamin Moore Blue Haze](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-blue-haze-1667)
- [Sherwin Williams Atmospheric](https://plan-home.com/color/atmospheric-sw-6505)
- [Behr Prairie Sky](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-prairie-sky)
- [Benjamin Moore Glacier Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-glacier-blue-1653)
- [Sherwin Williams Byte Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/byte-blue-sw-6498)
- [Benjamin Moore Under the Big Top](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-under-the-big-top-1675)
- [Benjamin Moore Silvery Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-silvery-blue-1647)
- [Behr Distant Shore](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-distant-shore)
- [Behr Waterfall](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-waterfall)

## Lighter monochromatic colors
- [Sherwin Williams Silent Ripple](https://plan-home.com/color/silent-ripple-sw-9682)
- [Sherwin Williams Little Boy Blu](https://plan-home.com/color/little-boy-blu-sw-9054)
- [Sherwin Williams Iceberg](https://plan-home.com/color/iceberg-sw-6798)
- [Sherwin Williams Lauren's Surprise](https://plan-home.com/color/laurens-surprise-sw-6791)
- [Sherwin Williams Moonmist](https://plan-home.com/color/moonmist-sw-9144)

## Darker monochromatic colors
- [Sherwin Williams Open Seas](https://plan-home.com/color/open-seas-sw-6500)
- [Sherwin Williams Rest Assured](https://plan-home.com/color/rest-assured-sw-9061)
- [Sherwin Williams Adrift](https://plan-home.com/color/adrift-sw-7608)
- [Sherwin Williams French Moire](https://plan-home.com/color/french-moire-sw-9056)
- [Sherwin Williams Take Five](https://plan-home.com/color/take-five-sw-6513)

## Complementary colors
- [Sherwin Williams Mauve Tinge](https://plan-home.com/color/mauve-tinge-sw-6280)
- [Sherwin Williams Studio Mauve](https://plan-home.com/color/studio-mauve-sw-0062)
- [Sherwin Williams Truly Taupe](https://plan-home.com/color/truly-taupe-sw-6038)
- [Sherwin Williams Heavenly White](https://plan-home.com/color/heavenly-white-sw-6553)
- [Sherwin Williams Original White](https://plan-home.com/color/original-white-sw-7077)
- [Sherwin Williams Palisade](https://plan-home.com/color/palisade-sw-7635)
- [Sherwin Williams Griffin](https://plan-home.com/color/griffin-sw-7026)

Official product page: https://www.sherwin-williams.com/en-us/color/color-family/purple-paint-colors/sw6512

## Important note

Digital color values and matches are approximate. Screens, lighting, paint finish, surface texture, and application method can change how a color appears. Test a physical paint sample before making a final decision.