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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% matchBlithe 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).
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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
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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.