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Sherwin-Williams Breathtaking

SW 6814 · #C7D1E2 · LRV 63.2

Compare with other brands: Benjamin Moore English Hyacinth is a 97% match

Breathtaking (SW 6814) is a light blue from Sherwin-Williams with no strong undertone. Its LRV is about 63.2 (light): it reflects plenty of light and works in most rooms, including ones with limited daylight. The closest match in another brand is Benjamin Moore English Hyacinth (97% match).

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LRV

63.2 · Light

Undertone

None (neutral)

Temperature

Cool

Code

SW 6814

HEX

#C7D1E2

RGB

199, 209, 226

HSL

218°, 32%, 83%

Family

Blues

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Breathtaking FAQ

What undertone does Breathtaking have?

Breathtaking has no strong undertone: it reads as a light blue. 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 Breathtaking?

Breathtaking has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 63.2 on a 0–100 scale, which is light. It reflects plenty of light and works in most rooms, including ones with limited daylight.

What is the closest match to Breathtaking in other brands?

Benjamin Moore: English Hyacinth (1417), 97%; Valspar: Quiet Rain (8003-46A), 97%; PPG: Sweet Emily (PPG1245-3), 97%; Glidden: Sweet Emily (PPG1245-3), 97%; Dunn-Edwards: Drenched Rain (DE5883), 96%; Behr: Monet (PPU15-17), 95%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Wondrous Blue (HGSW6807), 91%; Farrow & Ball: Kakelugn (No. 317), 88%. 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 Breathtaking?

The HEX code of Breathtaking (SW 6814) is #C7D1E2, RGB 199, 209, 226. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.