SW 6487

Sherwin Williams Cloudburst

Sherwin Williams Cloudburst SW 6487 paint color review

Let’s dive into a full Cloudburst paint color review. Take a look at pictures of real interiors and exteriors painted with beautiful SW 6487. Find out if this gorgeous cold blue paint color would look great on your living room walls or trims, kitchen cabinet, bedroom accent wall, bathroom or house exterior.

Official color page:Cloudburst SW 6487
Color code:SW 6487
Color name:Cloudburst
Brand:Sherwin Williams

Cloudburst for bedroom

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  • Sherwin Williams Cloudburst bedroom
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  • Sherwin Williams Cloudburst 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 Mid-tone paint color could transform your own bedroom space.

Cloudburst for living room

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

Cloudburst for bathroom

  • Sherwin Williams Cloudburst bathroom
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  • Sherwin Williams Cloudburst minimalist bathroom
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  • Sherwin Williams Cloudburst bathroom
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  • Sherwin Williams Cloudburst minimalist bathroom
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  • Sherwin Williams Cloudburst bathroom
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  • Sherwin Williams Cloudburst 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 Mid-tone real bathrooms.

Cloudburst on kitchen cabinets

  • Sherwin Williams SW 6487 kitchen cabinets
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  • Sherwin Williams Cloudburst kitchen cabinets
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  • Sherwin Williams Cloudburst small kitchen cabinets
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  • Sherwin Williams Cloudburst 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.

Cloudburst reviews

  • Sherwin Williams Cloudburst wall
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  • Sherwin Williams Cloudburst kitchen painted backsplash
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  • Sherwin Williams Cloudburst kitchen backsplash
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  • Sherwin Williams Cloudburst kitchen review
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  • Sherwin Williams Cloudburst kitchen cabinets
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  • Sherwin Williams Cloudburst kidsroom interior, children's room
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  • Sherwin Williams Cloudburst modern interior
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  • Sherwin Williams Cloudburst living room interior
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  • Sherwin Williams Cloudburst 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 Cloudburst

Cloudburst SW 6487 has an LRV of 26.04% and refers to Medium 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 26.04% 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 Cloudburst undertones?

Blue is Sherwin Williams Cloudburst 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:

#5C9598

RGB code:

92, 149, 152

Is Sherwin Williams Cloudburst SW 6487 cool or warm?

warm colors
Color wheel
cool colors

With a hue of 183° this Blue refers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

SW 6487 Cloudburst HSL code: 183, 25%, 48%

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 Blue shades make a room feel sleek, fresh and modern
  • Cooler hues have a calm and relaxation effect
  • Cool Blue 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 Cloudburst:

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 6487 Cloudburst

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

Cloudburst SW 6487 vs Secure Blue SW 6508

Choosing between these two awesome hues? We'll break down the differences to help you find the perfect shade for your space.

Sherwin Williams Cloudburst SW 6487 vs Sherwin Williams Secure Blue SW 6508Sherwin Williams Cloudburst SW 6487
LRV: 26.04%
Medium color
Temperature: cold
LRV: 22.38%
Medium color
Temperature: cold

Color codes

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HEX#5c9598copy color code
RGB Decimal92, 149, 152copy color code
RGB Percent36.08%, 58.43%, 59.61%copy color code
HSVHue: 183° Saturation: 39.47% Value: 59.61%copy color code
HSLhsl(183, 25, 48)copy color code
CMYKCyan: 39.47 Magenta: 1.97 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 40.39copy color code
YIQY: 132.299 I: -34.93 Q: -11.124copy color code
XYZX: 20.826 Y: 26.036 Z: 33.625copy color code
CIE LabL:58.071 a:-17.837 b:-7.477copy color code
CIE LuvL:58.071 u:-26.582 v:-8.221copy color code
Decimal6067608copy color code
Hunter lab51.025, -16.439, -3.354copy color code
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