PaintColorMatcherCIE ΔE2000 & CAT16 Lab
HEX #B2C8D8 • LRV 55.47% • CIE D65 2°•
SHERWIN-WILLIAMS ARCHITECTURAL SPEC DECKCODE: SW 6527
Official Sherwin-Williams Fan DeckSW 6527
SPECTRAL REF. BASE • 5000K ILLUMINANT
Blissful Blue
Cool Coastal Blue-Grey
PREVIEW ILLUMINANT SIMULATION (CAT16):5000K ACTIVE
HEX CODE
RGB VALUES
178, 200, 216
LRV REFLECTANCE
55.47%
HK LIGHTNESS
80.7 L*
Sherwin-Williams Official CatalogFamily: Blue & Navy • Code SW 6527

Sherwin-Williams Blissful Blue (SW 6527) — Color Review, LRV & Dupes

✓ SHERWIN-WILLIAMS #SW 6527 COLORIST BLUF VERDICT

Sherwin-Williams Blissful Blue (SW 6527) records 55.47% LRV and 80.7 L*_HK lightness (#B2C8D8, RGB 178/200/216). Its CIELAB coordinates (L*=79.46, a*=-4.09, b*=-10.46, C*=11.23, h°=248.6°) place SW 6527 in the Cool Coastal Blue-Grey class. Top cross-brand matches for Blissful Blue (SW 6527) are Behr Life At Sea (M510-2, ΔE=1.32) and Benjamin Moore Sea View (836, ΔE=1.77).

1. LRV INDEX
55.47%
Medium-Light Balanced
2. KILLAM UNDERTONE
Cool Coastal Blue-Grey
Cool Bias Classification
3. CIE CHROMA (C*)
11.23
Rich Chromatic Saturation
4. HUE ANGLE (h°)
248.6°
CIELAB L* 79.46 a* -4.09 b* -10.46
5. ROOM ORIENTATION
South & West Sun Exposure for SW 6527 (55.47% LRV)
2700K–3000K Warm LED for SW 6527 (4000K renders #C0C6C6)
6. WOOD FLOOR PAIRING
Warm American Cherry & Cognac Hickory next to SW 6527 (#B2C8D8)
Warm American Cherry & Cognac Hickory next to SW 6527 (#B2C8D8)
SIDE-BY-SIDE SPLIT SWATCH VERIFICATION

Closest Cross-Brand Paint Matches to Sherwin-Williams Blissful Blue (SW 6527)

Sherwin-Williams Blissful Blue (SW 6527, #B2C8D8) is compared against competitor swatches under ISO/CIE 11664-6 (ΔE2000) and ASTM E308.

Role / BrandPaint Color Name & CodeHEX CodeLRV %Undertone ProfileCIE ΔE 2000
SOURCE (Sherwin-Williams)Blissful Blue (SW 6527)#B2C8D855.47%Cool Coastal Blue-Grey0.00 (Ref)
Behr #1Life At Sea (M510-2)#AFC9DC56%Cool Coastal Blue-GreyΔE 1.32 (97.2%)
Behr #2Boot Cut (S510-2)#AFC2CF52%Cool Coastal Blue-GreyΔE 1.90 (96%)
Benjamin Moore #1Sea View (836)#ADC6D453.77%Cool Coastal Blue-GreyΔE 1.77 (96.3%)
Benjamin Moore #2Airway (828)#B4C5D754.3%Cool Coastal Blue-GreyΔE 2.43 (94.9%)

Best Behr Equivalents

Top 3 by CIE ΔE2000
SOURCE: Sherwin-Williams SW 6527#B2C8D8 • LRV 55.47%
MATCH #1: Behr M510-2#AFC9DC • LRV 56%
Behr Life At Sea (M510-2)
Cool Coastal Blue-Grey • 97.2% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 1.32CAM16: 1.61

Cross-room ΔE=1.32 equivalent for SW 6527: Life At Sea (M510-2) delivers identical 56% reflectance to SW 6527 with +1.98 higher C*=13.21 chroma.

SOURCE: Sherwin-Williams SW 6527#B2C8D8 • LRV 55.47%
MATCH #2: Behr S510-2#AFC2CF • LRV 52%
Behr Boot Cut (S510-2)
Cool Coastal Blue-Grey • 96% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 1.90CAM16: 2.43

Cross-room ΔE=1.9 equivalent for SW 6527: Boot Cut (S510-2) delivers -3.5 LRV points deeper than Blissful Blue (SW 6527) with -1.74 softer C*=9.49 chroma.

SOURCE: Sherwin-Williams SW 6527#B2C8D8 • LRV 55.47%
MATCH #3: Behr PPU14-15#B8CAD5 • LRV 57%
Behr Denim Light (PPU14-15)
Cool Coastal Blue-Grey • 95.5% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 2.14CAM16: 2.64

Visual ΔE=2.14 alternative to SW 6527: Denim Light (PPU14-15) delivers +1.5 LRV points lighter than Blissful Blue (SW 6527) with -2.76 softer C*=8.47 chroma.

Best Benjamin Moore Equivalents

Top 3 by CIE ΔE2000
SOURCE: Sherwin-Williams SW 6527#B2C8D8 • LRV 55.47%
MATCH #1: Benjamin Moore 836#ADC6D4 • LRV 53.77%
Benjamin Moore Sea View (836)
Cool Coastal Blue-Grey • 96.3% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 1.77CAM16: 1.85

Cross-room ΔE=1.77 equivalent for SW 6527: Sea View (836) delivers -1.7 LRV points deeper than Blissful Blue (SW 6527) with matched C*=11.23 saturation.

SOURCE: Sherwin-Williams SW 6527#B2C8D8 • LRV 55.47%
MATCH #2: Benjamin Moore 828#B4C5D7 • LRV 54.3%
Benjamin Moore Airway (828)
Cool Coastal Blue-Grey • 94.9% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 2.43CAM16: 2.35

Visual ΔE=2.43 alternative to SW 6527: Airway (828) delivers -1.2 LRV points deeper than Blissful Blue (SW 6527) with matched C*=11.13 saturation.

SOURCE: Sherwin-Williams SW 6527#B2C8D8 • LRV 55.47%
MATCH #3: Benjamin Moore CC-820#B4C5D7 • LRV 54.3%
Benjamin Moore Airway (CC-820)
Cool Coastal Blue-Grey • 94.9% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 2.43CAM16: 2.35

Visual ΔE=2.43 alternative to SW 6527: Airway (CC-820) delivers -1.2 LRV points deeper than Blissful Blue (SW 6527) with matched C*=11.13 saturation.

OU-LUO CHROMATIC HARMONY ENGINE

5-Role Room Palette for Sherwin-Williams Blissful Blue (SW 6527)

Coordinated ceiling, trim, wall, sightline, and accent pairings for Blissful Blue (#B2C8D8, LRV 55.47%).

LRV 92.71%
Ceiling for SW 6527
High Reflective White
SW 7757
Sheen: Flat / Matte
LRV 82.53%
Trim for SW 6527
Ceiling Bright White
SW 7007
Sheen: Semi-Gloss / Satin
LRV 55.47%
Blissful Blue (SW 6527) Wall
Blissful Blue
SW 6527
Sheen: Eggshell / Matte
LRV 76.72%
Adjoining Room (SW 6527)
Bravo Blue
SW 6784
Sheen: Eggshell
LRV 85.89%
Accent / Millwork (SW 6527)
Extra White
SW 7006
Sheen: Satin / Pearl
Ideal Exposure
South & West Sun Exposure for SW 6527 (55.47% LRV)

Blissful Blue (SW 6527, h°=248.6°) tempers intense afternoon sunlight on Sherwin-Williams walls.

Wood Floor Pairing
Hardwood & Tile Match

Warm American Cherry & Cognac Hickory next to SW 6527 (#B2C8D8)

Evening LED Spec
Recommended Kelvin

2700K–3000K Warm LED for SW 6527 (4000K renders #C0C6C6)

IN-BRAND VALUE & HUE LADDER

Lighter, Deeper & Crisper Sherwin-Williams Alternatives to SW 6527

Need Blissful Blue (SW 6527, LRV 55.47%) brighter or deeper? Adjacent Sherwin-Williams fan-deck steps around #B2C8D8:

Lighter than SW 6527 (+LRV)
Wondrous Blue (SW 6807)
LRV 58.81% • Cool Coastal Blue-Grey
#B8CDDD
ΔE 1.34
Deeper than SW 6527 (-LRV)
Windy Blue (SW 6240)
LRV 47.57% • Cool Coastal Blue-Grey
#AABAC6
ΔE 3.98
Warmer than SW 6527 (+b*)
Honest Blue (SW 6520)
LRV 54.8% • Cool Coastal Blue-Grey
#B2C7D3
ΔE 1.68
Cooler than SW 6527 (-b*)
Porch Ceiling (SW 9063)
LRV 53.13% • Rich Coastal Blue-Grey
#9BC8DE
ΔE 5.75
Architectural Estimator & Procurement

Paint Gallon Calculator & Contractor Mixing Schedule

✓ Standard 350 sq.ft./Gallon Coverage

Calculate exact gallon volume for Sherwin-Williams Blissful Blue (SW 6527) accounting for standard North American door (21 sq.ft.) and window (15 sq.ft.) deductions.

Net Paintable Area: 360 sq.ft.
REAL-TIME ESTIMATOR RESULT
2.1 Gallons Calculated
Buy 3 Gallons (for ~360 sq.ft.)
Field Contractor SpecificationCSI MASTERFORMAT 09 91 23
Manufacturer & Code:
Sherwin-Williams #SW 6527
Color Reference Name:
Blissful Blue
Recommended Sheen:
Eggshell (Walls) / Semi-Gloss (Trim)
LRV / Undertone:
55.47% • Cool Coastal Blue-Grey
Sherwin-Williams #SW 6527 • #B2C8D8 • LRV 55.47%

Spectrophotometric & CAT16 Illumination Analysis: Sherwin-Williams Blissful Blue (SW 6527)

Code SW 6527 (Blissful Blue) reflects 55.47% of incident D65 light. Measured in CAM16-UCS uniform space, Sherwin-Williams Blissful Blue (SW 6527) registers J'=81.8, a'=-7.05, and b'=-10.97 with HSL (205°, 33%, 77%) and Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived value 80.7 L*_HK. Because SW 6527 carries a*=-4.09 red-green and b*=-10.46 yellow-blue balance at chroma C*=11.23, Blissful Blue projects a cool cool coastal blue-grey character across drywall and millwork.

Thermal lighting shifts Sherwin-Williams SW 6527 predictably. Under 5000K noon daylight, Blissful Blue (SW 6527) holds its native #BAC7CF swatch; at 4000K cool office LED, SW 6527 adapts to #C0C6C6; at 3500K halogen, Blissful Blue transitions to #C6C4C1; at 3000K residential LED, SW 6527 warms to #CCC3BC; and under 2700K evening bulbs, Blissful Blue (SW 6527) settles at #D0C2B8.

When cross-matching Sherwin-Williams Blissful Blue (SW 6527, #B2C8D8), Behr Life At Sea (M510-2, #AFC9DC, LRV 56%) scores ΔE2000=1.32 and CAM16=1.61, followed by Boot Cut (S510-2, ΔE=1.9). In Benjamin Moore, Sea View (836, #ADC6D4, LRV 53.77%) achieves ΔE2000=1.77 ahead of Airway (828, ΔE=2.43). Coordinate SW 6527 with High Reflective White (SW 7757) ceilings, Ceiling Bright White (SW 7007) trim, Bravo Blue (SW 6784) hallways, and Extra White (SW 7006) accents.

TECHNICAL COLOR BRIEF

Frequently Asked Questions About Sherwin-Williams Blissful Blue (SW 6527)

Spectrophotometric answers for homeowners, interior designers, and painting contractors specifying Sherwin-Williams Blissful Blue.

SPEC 01LRV 55.47% & H-K 80.7

What is the LRV of Sherwin-Williams Blissful Blue (SW 6527)?

Sherwin-Williams Blissful Blue (SW 6527) records an official Light Reflectance Value of 55.47% (#B2C8D8) and a Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived lightness of 80.7 L*_HK.

At 55.47% reflectance, Blissful Blue (SW 6527) is a mid-tone Sherwin-Williams shade with enough pigment depth (L*=79.46) to hold its #B2C8D8 color in bright sun.

CIE ΔE2000 VerifiedSW 6527
SPEC 02CIELAB L*79.46 a*-4.09 b*-10.46

What undertones does Sherwin-Williams Blissful Blue (SW 6527) have?

CIELAB telemetry (L*=79.46, a*=-4.09, b*=-10.46) classifies Sherwin-Williams Blissful Blue (SW 6527) as a Cool Cool Coastal Blue-Grey with C*=11.23 chroma and h°=248.6° hue.

Pair Blissful Blue (SW 6527) with South & West Sun Exposure for SW 6527 (55.47% LRV) and Warm American Cherry & Cognac Hickory next to SW 6527 (#B2C8D8). Under 2700K evening bulbs, SW 6527 shifts from #B2C8D8 toward #D0C2B8.

CIE ΔE2000 VerifiedSW 6527
SPEC 03SW 6527 CROSS-BRAND DUPES

What is the closest cross-brand paint match to Sherwin-Williams Blissful Blue (SW 6527)?

Closest verified equivalents to Sherwin-Williams Blissful Blue (SW 6527, #B2C8D8) are Behr Life At Sea (M510-2, #AFC9DC) at ΔE2000=1.32 and Benjamin Moore Sea View (836, #ADC6D4) at ΔE2000=1.77.

Both M510-2 and 836 matches are verified against Blissful Blue (SW 6527) in CIE ΔE2000 and CAM16-UCS space.

CIE ΔE2000 VerifiedSW 6527
SPEC 04SW 6527 TRIM & CEILING

What white trim and ceiling colors go best with Sherwin-Williams Blissful Blue (SW 6527)?

Alongside Sherwin-Williams Blissful Blue (SW 6527, LRV 55.47%), our Ou-Luo harmony engine specifies Sherwin-Williams Ceiling Bright White (SW 7007, #E9EBE7, LRV 82.53%) in Semi-Gloss or Satin.

Pairing Ceiling Bright White (SW 7007) with Blissful Blue (SW 6527) frames door casings and baseboards cleanly.

CIE ΔE2000 VerifiedSW 6527