# Sherwin Williams Timid Blue

Source: [https://plan-home.com/color/timid-blue-sw-6490](https://plan-home.com/color/timid-blue-sw-6490)

Sherwin Williams Timid Blue SW 6490 is a very light, muted blue-green with a soft gray cast that keeps it from reading overly pastel. Its cool undertone is noticeable, though the gentle green influence gives the color a slightly softened, airy appearance rather than a sharp icy look. In bright daylight, Timid Blue can appear cleaner and closer to a pale aqua, while lower or warmer light brings out its subdued gray-green side. It suits bedrooms, bathrooms, and laundry rooms especially well, and can also make kitchen cabinetry feel light without looking stark. Pair it with crisp white trim, pale oak, brushed nickel, or charcoal accents for definition.

## Color details
- **Brand or system:** Sherwin Williams
- **Color name:** Timid Blue
- **Color code:** SW 6490
- **HEX:** #dfe8e4
- **RGB:** 223, 232, 228
- **LRV:** 79.33%
- **Brightness:** Light
- **Color families:** Grey, Green
- **Temperature:** cool
- **Undertones:** green

## Color codes
- **HSV:** Hue: 153° Saturation: 3.88% Value: 90.98%
- **HSL:** hsl(153, 16, 89)
- **CMYK:** Cyan: 3.88 Magenta: 0.0 Yellow: 1.72 Key: 9.02
- **YIQ:** Y: 228.853 I: -4.078 Q: -3.149
- **XYZ:** X: 73.288 Y: 79.002 Z: 84.766
- **CIE Lab:** L:91.235 a:-3.726 b:0.903
- **CIE Luv:** L:91.235 u:-4.787 v:2.043
- **Decimal:** 14674148
- **Hunter Lab:** 88.883, -8.365, 5.675

## Equivalent and related colors
- [Behr Fresh Day](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-fresh-day)
- [Behr Calm](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-calm)
- [Sherwin Williams Glimmer](https://plan-home.com/color/glimmer-sw-6476)
- [Benjamin Moore In Your Eyes](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-in-your-eyes-715)
- [Benjamin Moore Winter Ice](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-winter-ice-866)
- [Behr Streetwise](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-streetwise)
- [Benjamin Moore Patriotic White](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-patriotic-white-2135-70)
- [Sherwin Williams Rainsong](https://plan-home.com/color/rainsong-sw-9681)
- [Benjamin Moore Whispering Spring](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-whispering-spring-2136-70)
- [Sherwin Williams Brooklet](https://plan-home.com/color/brooklet-sw-7131)
- [Sherwin Williams Snowdrop](https://plan-home.com/color/snowdrop-sw-6511)
- [Benjamin Moore Stonewashed](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-stonewashed-865)
- [Sherwin Williams Topsail](https://plan-home.com/color/topsail-sw-6217)
- [Behr Mountain Peak White](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-mountain-peak-white)
- [Benjamin Moore Sea Foam](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-sea-foam-2123-60)
- [Behr Crystalline Falls](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-crystalline-falls)
- [Benjamin Moore Emerald Vapor](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-emerald-vapor-845)
- [Behr Wind Chill](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-wind-chill)

## Lighter monochromatic colors
- [Sherwin Williams Brooklet](https://plan-home.com/color/brooklet-sw-7131)

## Darker monochromatic colors
- [Sherwin Williams Waterscape](https://plan-home.com/color/waterscape-sw-6470)
- [Sherwin Williams Hazel](https://plan-home.com/color/hazel-sw-6471)

## Complementary colors
- [Sherwin Williams Whimsical White](https://plan-home.com/color/whimsical-white-sw-6826)
- [Sherwin Williams Ruby Violet](https://plan-home.com/color/ruby-violet-sw-9076)
- [Sherwin Williams Plum Dandy](https://plan-home.com/color/plum-dandy-sw-6284)
- [Sherwin Williams Thistle](https://plan-home.com/color/thistle-sw-6283)
- [Sherwin Williams Wallflower](https://plan-home.com/color/wallflower-sw-6281)
- [Sherwin Williams Raisin](https://plan-home.com/color/raisin-sw-7630)
- [Sherwin Williams Mauve Finery](https://plan-home.com/color/mauve-finery-sw-6282)

Official product page: https://www.sherwin-williams.com/en-us/color/color-family/archived-paint-colors/sw6490

## 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.