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Sherwin-Williams Cloudburst

SW 6487 · #5C9598 · LRV 26

Compare with other brands: HGTV Home Cloudburst is a 100% match

Cloudburst (SW 6487) is a dark blue from Sherwin-Williams with a strong blue-green undertone. Its LRV is about 26 (dark): it absorbs more light than it reflects. best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. The closest match in another brand is HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Cloudburst (100% match).

Compare Cloudburst with other brands

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LRV

26 · Dark

Undertone

Blue-green · strong

Temperature

Cool

Code

SW 6487

HEX

#5C9598

RGB

92, 149, 152

HSL

183°, 25%, 48%

Family

Blues

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Cloudburst FAQ

What undertone does Cloudburst have?

Cloudburst is a dark blue with a strong blue-green undertone. Its color temperature is cool. This is estimated from the digital color values; north-facing light pulls undertones cooler and warm bulbs pull them warmer, so check a real sample on your wall.

What is the LRV of Cloudburst?

Cloudburst has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 26 on a 0–100 scale, which is dark. It absorbs more light than it reflects. Best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry.

What is the closest match to Cloudburst in other brands?

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Cloudburst (HGSW6487), 100%; Dunn-Edwards: Tranquil Seashore (DET542), 93%; PPG: Palmetto (PPG1146-5), 92%; Benjamin Moore: Azure Water (677), 92%; Glidden: Palmetto (PPG1146-5), 91%; Behr: Cabana Blue (HDC-AC-23A), 91%; Valspar: Ship Shape (V102-5), 89%; Farrow & Ball: Vardo (No. 288), 83%. Matches are estimated from digital color values and are not official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.

What is the HEX code of Cloudburst?

The HEX code of Cloudburst (SW 6487) is #5C9598, RGB 92, 149, 152. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.