Sherwin Williams Powder Blue SW 2863
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- Powder Blue for bedroom (1 photo)
- Powder Blue for living room (7 photos)
- Sherwin Williams Powder Blue for bathroom (2 photos)
- Sherwin Williams SW 2863 on kitchen cabinets (4 photos)
- Sherwin Williams Powder Blue reviews (9 photos)
- What are Sherwin Williams Powder Blue undertones?
- Is Powder Blue SW 2863 cool or warm?
- How light temperature affects on Powder Blue
- Monochromatic color scheme
- Complementary color scheme
- Color comparison and matching
- LRV of Powder Blue SW 2863
- Color codes
- Color equivalents
| Code: | SW 2863 |
| Name: | Powder Blue |
| Brand: | Sherwin Williams |
| Collections: | Assistance, Suburban Modern (1950s), Historic Exterior Color Wall |
What color is Sherwin Williams Powder Blue?
Sherwin Williams Powder Blue SW 2863 is a muted blue-gray with a noticeable cool cast and a soft touch of green in its blue base. At this mid-light depth, it reads as more grounded than a pastel, giving walls clear color without becoming heavy. Bright daylight brings out its airy blue-green side, while lower or warmer light can make the gray undertone more apparent. It suits bedrooms, bathrooms, and home offices, especially alongside crisp white trim, pale oak, brushed nickel, or charcoal accents. Powder Blue also makes a considered choice for cabinetry or an exterior door when paired with off-white siding and natural stone.
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LRV of Powder Blue
Powder Blue has an LRV of 34.78% and refers to Medium colors that reflect a lot of 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 34.78%, 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 | #89a4ad |
| RGB Decimal | 137, 164, 173 |
| RGB Percent | 53.73%, 64.31%, 67.84% |
| HSV | Hue: 195° Saturation: 20.81% Value: 67.84% |
| HSL | hsl(195, 18, 61) |
| CMYK | Cyan: 20.81 Magenta: 5.2 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 32.16 |
| YIQ | Y: 156.953 I: -18.981 Q: -2.911 |
| XYZ | X: 31.132 Y: 34.885 Z: 44.617 |
| CIE Lab | L:65.659 a:-7.318 b:-7.76 |
| CIE Luv | L:65.659 u:-14.433 v:-10.381 |
| Decimal | 9020589 |
| Hunter Lab | 59.064, -9.276, -3.443 |
