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Sherwin-Williams Balmy

SW 6512 · #C5D8DE · LRV ~66.3

Closest tone in another brand: Valspar Elevation (~100% proximity)

Balmy (SW 6512) is a light blue from Sherwin-Williams with a moderate blue-green undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 66.3 (light): it reflects plenty of light and works in most rooms, including ones with limited daylight. The closest tone in another brand is Valspar Elevation (~100% proximity).

Closest tone to Balmy in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

66.3 · Light

Undertone (estimated)

Blue-green · moderate

Temperature

Cool

Code

SW 6512

HEX

#C5D8DE

RGB

197, 216, 222

HSL

194°, 27%, 82%

Family

Blues

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Balmy FAQ

What undertone does Balmy have?

Balmy is a light blue with a moderate blue-green undertone, in this site’s digital reading. 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 Balmy?

Balmy has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 66.3 on a 0–100 scale, which is light. It reflects plenty of light and works in most rooms, including ones with limited daylight. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.

What is the closest tone to Balmy in other brands?

Valspar: Elevation (8004-39B), ~100% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Heaven on Earth (1661), ~99% proximity; Behr: Cloudy Sky (S470-1), ~98% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Falling Tears (DE5792), ~97% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Moonmist (HGSW9144), ~97% proximity; PPG: Bit Of Heaven (PPG1156-2), ~96% proximity; Glidden: Bit Of Heaven (PPG1156-2), ~96% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Kakelugn (No. 317), ~94% proximity. These are estimates of digital closeness on screen, not proven physical equivalence or official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.

What is the HEX code of Balmy?

The HEX code of Balmy (SW 6512) is #C5D8DE, RGB 197, 216, 222. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.