# Sherwin Williams Mild Blue

Source: [https://plan-home.com/color/mild-blue-sw-6533](https://plan-home.com/color/mild-blue-sw-6533)

Sherwin Williams Mild Blue SW 6533 is a pale, muted blue with a noticeable gray cast that keeps it soft rather than sugary or bright. Its light value can make a room feel open, while the cool blue-gray character gives white trim a crisp contrast. In daylight, Mild Blue reads clean and airy; under warmer bulbs, its gray side may become more apparent. It suits bedrooms, bathrooms, laundry rooms, and ceiling treatments, especially alongside white oak, brushed nickel, linen fabrics, and warm white finishes. Pair it with charcoal accents for definition or sandy beige and putty tones to bring in a little warmth.

## Color details
- **Brand or system:** Sherwin Williams
- **Color name:** Mild Blue
- **Color code:** SW 6533
- **HEX:** #cbd5db
- **RGB:** 203, 213, 219
- **LRV:** 65.45%
- **Brightness:** Light
- **Color families:** Blue
- **Temperature:** cool
- **Undertones:** blue
- **Collections:** Living Well, Pottery Barn Kids, West Elm

## Color codes
- **HSV:** Hue: 202° Saturation: 7.31% Value: 85.88%
- **HSL:** hsl(202, 18, 83)
- **CMYK:** Cyan: 7.31 Magenta: 2.74 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 14.12
- **YIQ:** Y: 210.694 I: -7.887 Q: -0.248
- **XYZ:** X: 61.205 Y: 65.399 Z: 76.397
- **CIE Lab:** L:84.689 a:-2.232 b:-4.118
- **CIE Luv:** L:84.689 u:-5.809 v:-5.926
- **Decimal:** 13358555
- **Hunter Lab:** 80.87, -6.426, 0.598

## Equivalent and related colors
- [Behr Polar Frost](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-polar-frost)
- [Benjamin Moore Beacon Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-beacon-gray-2128-60)
- [Behr Siberian Ice](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-siberian-ice)
- [Behr Blue Gossamer](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-blue-gossamer)
- [Behr Light Drizzle](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-light-drizzle)
- [Benjamin Moore Silver Mist](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-silver-mist-1619)
- [Behr Pale Cornflower](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-pale-cornflower)
- [Sherwin Williams Hinting Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/hinting-blue-sw-6519)
- [Sherwin Williams Icelandic](https://plan-home.com/color/icelandic-sw-6526)
- [Behr Absolute Zero](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-absolute-zero)
- [Benjamin Moore Sheer Bliss](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-sheer-bliss-csp-545)
- [Benjamin Moore Violet Mist](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-violet-mist-1437)
- [Benjamin Moore Mt. Rainier Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-mt-rainier-gray-2129-60)
- [Benjamin Moore Lavender Wash](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-lavender-wash-csp-515)
- [Benjamin Moore Silver Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-silver-gray-2131-60)
- [Sherwin Williams Moonmist](https://plan-home.com/color/moonmist-sw-9144)
- [Behr Alice White](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-alice-white)
- [Benjamin Moore Palace Pearl](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-palace-pearl-cw-650)

## Lighter monochromatic colors
- [Sherwin Williams Hinting Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/hinting-blue-sw-6519)
- [Sherwin Williams Twinkle](https://plan-home.com/color/twinkle-sw-7135)
- [Sherwin Williams Silent Ripple](https://plan-home.com/color/silent-ripple-sw-9682)

## Darker monochromatic colors
- [Sherwin Williams Favorite Jeans](https://plan-home.com/color/favorite-jeans-sw-9147)
- [Sherwin Williams Dockside Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/dockside-blue-sw-7601)
- [Sherwin Williams Faded Flaxflower](https://plan-home.com/color/faded-flaxflower-sw-9146)
- [Sherwin Williams Aleutian](https://plan-home.com/color/aleutian-sw-6241)
- [Sherwin Williams Windy Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/windy-blue-sw-6240)

## Complementary colors
- [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)
- [Sherwin Williams Warm Stone](https://plan-home.com/color/warm-stone-sw-7032)

Official product page: https://www.sherwin-williams.com/en-us/color/color-family/purple-paint-colors/sw6533

## 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.