# Sherwin Williams Rarified Air

Source: [https://plan-home.com/color/rarified-air-sw-6525](https://plan-home.com/color/rarified-air-sw-6525)

Sherwin Williams Rarified Air SW 6525 is a very light, muted blue-gray with a faint cool cast and minimal saturation. Its pale value keeps walls looking open and airy, while the nearly equal blue and green notes prevent it from reading as a stark white. In daylight, Rarified Air can appear softly silvery; warmer artificial lighting may bring out its gentle gray side. It suits bedrooms, bathrooms, and quiet living areas, especially alongside crisp white trim, pale oak, brushed nickel, or soft charcoal accents. Use this shade across all four walls for a subtle wash of color, or pair it with deeper blue-gray cabinetry for more contrast.

## Color details
- **Brand or system:** Sherwin Williams
- **Color name:** Rarified Air
- **Color code:** SW 6525
- **HEX:** #e1e6e6
- **RGB:** 225, 230, 230
- **LRV:** 78.14%
- **Brightness:** Light
- **Color families:** Blue, Grey
- **Temperature:** cool
- **Undertones:** blue
- **Collections:** Living Well

## Color codes
- **HSV:** Hue: 180° Saturation: 2.17% Value: 90.2%
- **HSL:** hsl(180, 9, 89)
- **CMYK:** Cyan: 2.17 Magenta: 0.0 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 9.8
- **YIQ:** Y: 228.505 I: -2.98 Q: -1.058
- **XYZ:** X: 73.627 Y: 78.314 Z: 86.079
- **CIE Lab:** L:90.923 a:-1.673 b:-0.58
- **CIE Luv:** L:90.923 u:-2.786 v:-0.594
- **Decimal:** 14804710
- **Hunter Lab:** 88.495, -6.356, 4.276

## Equivalent and related colors
- [Behr Ice Sculpture](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-ice-sculpture)
- [Benjamin Moore Fanfare](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-fanfare-874)
- [Sherwin Williams Glass Bead](https://plan-home.com/color/glass-bead-sw-6805)
- [Benjamin Moore Marilyn's Dress](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-marilyns-dress-2125-60)
- [Benjamin Moore Stone White](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-stone-white-2120-70)
- [Behr Etched Glass](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-etched-glass)
- [Benjamin Moore Cascade White](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-cascade-white-2127-70)
- [Benjamin Moore Genesis White](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-genesis-white-2134-70)
- [Sherwin Williams Ski Slope](https://plan-home.com/color/ski-slope-sw-6518)
- [Benjamin Moore Iced Cube Silver](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-iced-cube-silver-2121-50)
- [Sherwin Williams Clean Slate](https://plan-home.com/color/clean-slate-sw-9621)
- [Benjamin Moore Whirlpool](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-whirlpool-1436)
- [Benjamin Moore Mineral Ice](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-mineral-ice-2132-70)
- [Behr Swirling Water](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-swirling-water-pr-w10)
- [Benjamin Moore Lily White](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-lily-white-2128-70)
- [Benjamin Moore Gray Sky](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-gray-sky-2131-70)
- [Sherwin Williams Quicksilver](https://plan-home.com/color/quicksilver-sw-6245)
- [Benjamin Moore Tundra](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-tundra-2133-70)

## Lighter monochromatic colors
- [Sherwin Williams Superwhite](https://plan-home.com/color/superwhite-sw-6995)
- [Sherwin Williams Snowdrop](https://plan-home.com/color/snowdrop-sw-6511)

## Darker monochromatic colors
- [Sherwin Williams Lullaby](https://plan-home.com/color/lullaby-sw-9136)
- [Sherwin Williams Dew Drop](https://plan-home.com/color/dew-drop-sw-9641)
- [Sherwin Williams Tradewind](https://plan-home.com/color/tradewind-sw-6218)
- [Sherwin Williams Mineral](https://plan-home.com/color/mineral-sw-9637)
- [Sherwin Williams Misty](https://plan-home.com/color/misty-sw-6232)

## 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 Bitter Chocolate](https://plan-home.com/color/bitter-chocolate-sw-6013)
- [Sherwin Williams Vaguely Mauve](https://plan-home.com/color/vaguely-mauve-sw-6015)
- [Sherwin Williams Rockweed](https://plan-home.com/color/rockweed-sw-2735)
- [Sherwin Williams Rosaline Pearl](https://plan-home.com/color/rosaline-pearl-sw-9077)
- [Sherwin Williams Cracked Pepper](https://plan-home.com/color/cracked-pepper-sw-9580)

## 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.