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Sherwin-Williams Rarified Air

SW 6525 · #E1E6E6 · LRV ~78.3

Closest tone in another brand: Dunn-Edwards White Lake (~99% proximity)

Rarified Air (SW 6525) is a cool off-white from Sherwin-Williams with a subtle blue-green undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 78.3 (light): it reflects plenty of light and works in most rooms, including ones with limited daylight. The closest tone in another brand is Dunn-Edwards White Lake (~99% proximity).

Closest tone to Rarified Air in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

78.3 · Light

Undertone (estimated)

Blue-green · subtle

Temperature

Cool

Code

SW 6525

HEX

#E1E6E6

RGB

225, 230, 230

HSL

180°, 9%, 89%

Family

Off-whites

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Rarified Air FAQ

What undertone does Rarified Air have?

Rarified Air is a cool off-white with a subtle 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 Rarified Air?

Rarified Air has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 78.3 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 Rarified Air in other brands?

Dunn-Edwards: White Lake (DE6323), ~99% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Marilyn's Dress (2125-60), ~99% proximity; PPG: Gray Glimpse (PPG1036-1), ~99% proximity; Behr: Ice Sculpture (BL-W2), ~99% proximity; Glidden: Evening Mist (PPG1038-1), ~98% proximity; Valspar: Moon Garden (M319), ~98% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Ice Cube (HGSW6252), ~96% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Cabbage White (No. 269), ~95% 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 Rarified Air?

The HEX code of Rarified Air (SW 6525) is #E1E6E6, RGB 225, 230, 230. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.