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Sherwin-Williams Blithe Blue

SW 9052 · #90BDBD · LRV 46

Compare with other brands: Benjamin Moore Spirit in the Sky is a 98% match

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

Compare Blithe Blue with other brands

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LRV

46 · Mid-tone

Undertone

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. 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 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.

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

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