SW 6483

Sherwin Williams Buoyant Blue

Sherwin Williams Buoyant Blue SW 6483 paint color review

Let’s dive into a full Buoyant Blue paint color review. Take a look at pictures of real interiors and exteriors painted with beautiful SW 6483. Find out if this gorgeous cold green paint color would look great on your living room walls or trims, kitchen cabinet, bedroom accent wall, bathroom or house exterior.

Official color page:Buoyant Blue SW 6483
Color code:SW 6483
Color name:Buoyant Blue
Brand:Sherwin Williams

Buoyant Blue for bedroom

  • Sherwin Williams Buoyant Blue bedroom
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  • Sherwin Williams Buoyant Blue bedroom
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  • Sherwin Williams Buoyant Blue bedroom
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We’ve hand-picked a beautiful collection of photos of this amazing Beige shade used in real bedrooms. Take a look and imagine how this wonderful cool Light paint color could transform your own bedroom space.

Buoyant Blue for living room

  • Sherwin Williams Buoyant Blue living room interior
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  • Sherwin Williams Buoyant Blue victorian house interior
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  • Sherwin Williams Buoyant Blue cozy living room
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  • Sherwin Williams Buoyant Blue living room walls
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  • Sherwin Williams Buoyant Blue living room
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  • Sherwin Williams Buoyant Blue japandi interior
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  • Sherwin Williams Buoyant Blue living room
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Check out this stunning Light used in real living rooms. Explore how this Green color shade can create a unique space

Buoyant Blue for bathroom

  • Sherwin Williams Buoyant Blue bathroom
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  • Sherwin Williams Buoyant Blue minimalist bathroom
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  • Sherwin Williams Buoyant Blue bathroom
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  • Sherwin Williams Buoyant Blue minimalist bathroom
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  • Sherwin Williams Buoyant Blue bathroom
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  • Sherwin Williams Buoyant Blue minimalist bathroom
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Looking for inspiration for your dream bathroom renovation project? These beautiful handpicked photos will show you this delightfully cool Light real bathrooms.

Buoyant Blue on kitchen cabinets

  • Sherwin Williams Buoyant Blue kitchen cabinets
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  • Sherwin Williams Buoyant Blue kitchen cabinets
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  • Sherwin Williams Buoyant Blue small kitchen cabinets
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  • Sherwin Williams Buoyant Blue kitchen cabinets
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Want a stylish kitchen? View real-life photo examples of this fascinating cool hue is paired with backsplashes, countertops, and hardware.

Buoyant Blue reviews

  • Sherwin Williams Buoyant Blue wall
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  • Sherwin Williams Buoyant Blue kitchen painted backsplash
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  • Sherwin Williams Buoyant Blue kitchen backsplash
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  • Sherwin Williams Buoyant Blue kitchen review
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  • Sherwin Williams Buoyant Blue kitchen cabinets
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  • Sherwin Williams Buoyant Blue kidsroom interior, children's room
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  • Sherwin Williams Buoyant Blue modern interior
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  • Sherwin Williams Buoyant Blue living room interior
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  • Sherwin Williams Buoyant Blue living room
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View the photos of real spaces painted with this that were not included in specific categories.Close-ups, painted furniture, storages and dressers, hallways, stairs and ceilings.

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LRV of Buoyant Blue

Buoyant Blue SW 6483 has an LRV of 79.89% and refers to Off-White colors that reflect a lot of light

Color paint LRV values

Light Reflectance Value measures the amount of visible and usable light that reflects from a painted surface.
Simply put, the higher LRV of paint color, the brighter room you will get.
Scale goes from 0% (absolute black, absorbing all light) to 100% (pure white, reflecting 100% of all light).

Act like a pro: Choosing paint with LRV of 79.89% be attentive to your bulbs light Brightness.Light Brightness – measured in lumens. The lower LRV of paint you have, the higher lumen level you need. Every square feet of room needs at least 40 lumens. That means for a 200 square feet living room you’ll need 8000 lumens of light. To achieve that brightness, you would require a total of 8 bulbs, 1000lm each.

What are Sherwin Williams Buoyant Blue undertones?

Green is Sherwin Williams Buoyant Blue undertone color, as you can clearly see on the color field below. To determine this undertone we’ve removed all the tints, tones, shades and get HUE (pure color). Seems that undertone definition on a white sheet is already outdated and rather inaccurate

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HEX value

HEX value:

#D8EBE6

RGB code:

216, 235, 230

Is Sherwin Williams Buoyant Blue SW 6483 cool or warm?

warm colors
Color wheel
cool colors

With a hue of 164° this Green refers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

SW 6483 Buoyant Blue HSL code: 164, 32%, 88%

Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is a percentage value. 0% is a shade of grey, and 100% is the full color.
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.

  • Cool Green shades make a room feel sleek, fresh and modern
  • Cooler hues have a calm and relaxation effect
  • Cool Green undertones make small spaces feel more open and expansive
  • Cool paint hue are ideal for bedroom or bathroom. Be careful with deep blues and greens in bathroom, which will reflect on your skin.

Act like a pro: Mixing warm and cool shades is a must have to get harmonius interior. Add accents that contrast with the primary color to create visual balance. If your walls are a warm color, don’t forget to add accent in cold colors (furniture, art, décor). A good practice is too use a complementary color scheme.

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Sherwin Williams Buoyant Blue:

Monochromatic color scheme

Monochromatic color scheme

This scheme consists of different shades, tints, and tones of a single color. It's the perfect hue combination, but with no accent decor it's pretty boring.

Lighter shades

Sherwin Williams SW 6483 Buoyant Blue

Darker shades

Sherwin Williams SW 6483 Buoyant Blue

Complementary color scheme

Complementary color scheme

This color scheme is a combination of two colors that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect.

Color comparison

Buoyant Blue SW 6483 vs Crystal Clear SW 6756

Are you torn between these two hues? Let's dive in and see which is the best fit for your home.

Sherwin Williams Buoyant Blue SW 6483 vs Sherwin Williams Crystal Clear SW 6756Sherwin Williams Buoyant Blue SW 6483
LRV: 79.89%
Off-White color
Temperature: cold
LRV: 81.47%
Off-White color
Temperature: cold

Buoyant Blue SW 6483 vs Carefree SW 6777

Wondering how these two paint colors differ? Let us help you choose the perfect paint color for your home with our comparison.

Sherwin Williams Buoyant Blue SW 6483 vs Sherwin Williams Carefree SW 6777Sherwin Williams Buoyant Blue SW 6483
LRV: 79.89%
Off-White color
Temperature: cold
LRV: 79.12%
Off-White color
Temperature: cold

Color codes

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HEX#d8ebe6copy color code
RGB Decimal216, 235, 230copy color code
RGB Percent84.71%, 92.16%, 90.20%copy color code
HSVHue: 164° Saturation: 8.09% Value: 92.16%copy color code
HSLhsl(164, 32, 88)copy color code
CMYKCyan: 8.09 Magenta: 0.0 Yellow: 2.13 Key: 7.84copy color code
YIQY: 228.749 I: -9.715 Q: -5.575copy color code
XYZX: 72.306 Y: 79.728 Z: 86.421copy color code
CIE LabL:91.563 a:-7.194 b:0.277copy color code
CIE LuvL:91.563 u:-10.11 v:1.693copy color code
Decimal14216166copy color code
Hunter lab89.29, -11.712, 5.119copy color code
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