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Sherwin-Williams Blithe Blue

SW 9052 · #90BDBD · LRV ~46

Closest tone in another brand: Benjamin Moore Spirit in the Sky (~98% proximity)

Blithe Blue (SW 9052) is a mid-tone blue from Sherwin-Williams with a strong blue-green undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 46 (mid-tone): it reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight. The closest tone in another brand is Benjamin Moore Spirit in the Sky (~98% proximity).

Closest tone to Blithe Blue in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

46 · Mid-tone

Undertone (estimated)

Blue-green · strong

Temperature

Cool

Code

SW 9052

HEX

#90BDBD

RGB

144, 189, 189

HSL

180°, 25%, 65%

Family

Blues

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Blithe Blue FAQ

What undertone does Blithe Blue have?

Blithe Blue is a mid-tone blue with a strong 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 Blithe Blue?

Blithe Blue has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 46 on a 0–100 scale, which is mid-tone. It reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.

What is the closest tone to Blithe Blue in other brands?

Benjamin Moore: Spirit in the Sky (676), ~98% proximity; PPG: Pitter Patter (PPG1142-4), ~94% proximity; Valspar: Aquamarine (V066-3), ~94% proximity; Glidden: Aqua Fiesta (PPG1147-4), ~93% proximity; Behr: Aspiring Blue (S440-3), ~90% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Heritage Blue (DET550), ~89% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Reflecting Pool (HGSW6486), ~89% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Dix Blue (No. 82), ~85% 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 Blithe Blue?

The HEX code of Blithe Blue (SW 9052) is #90BDBD, RGB 144, 189, 189. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.