Sherwin-Williams Hinting Blue (SW 6519) records 67.86% LRV and 86.4 L*_HK lightness (#CED9DD, RGB 206/217/221). Its CIELAB coordinates (L*=85.99, a*=-2.94, b*=-3.24, C*=4.38, h°=227.8°) place SW 6519 in the Cool Coastal Blue-Grey class. Top cross-brand matches for Hinting Blue (SW 6519) are Behr Cumberland Fog (560E-2, ΔE=0.46) and Benjamin Moore Silver Mist (1619, ΔE=1.65).
Sherwin-Williams Hinting Blue (SW 6519, #CED9DD) is compared against competitor swatches under ISO/CIE 11664-6 (ΔE2000) and ASTM E308.
| Role / Brand | Paint Color Name & Code | HEX Code | LRV % | Undertone Profile | CIE ΔE 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOURCE (Sherwin-Williams) | Hinting Blue (SW 6519) | #CED9DD | 67.86% | Cool Coastal Blue-Grey | 0.00 (Ref) |
| Behr #1 | Cumberland Fog (560E-2) | #CED8DC | 68% | Cool Coastal Blue-Grey | ΔE 0.46 (99%) |
| Behr #2 | Misty Surf (740E-2) | #CCD7DA | 66% | Cool Coastal Blue-Grey | ΔE 0.70 (98.5%) |
| Benjamin Moore #1 | Silver Mist (1619) | #C8D2D6 | 63.13% | Cool Coastal Blue-Grey | ΔE 1.65 (96.5%) |
| Benjamin Moore #2 | Blue Lace (1625) | #D0D8D9 | 67.47% | Cool Coastal Blue-Grey | ΔE 1.67 (96.5%) |
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.46 match for SW 6519: Cumberland Fog (560E-2) delivers identical 68% reflectance to SW 6519 with matched C*=4.08 saturation.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.7 match for SW 6519: Misty Surf (740E-2) delivers -1.9 LRV points deeper than Hinting Blue (SW 6519) with matched C*=4.17 saturation.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.77 match for SW 6519: Siberian Ice (MQ3-57) delivers identical 68% reflectance to SW 6519 with matched C*=4.35 saturation.
Cross-room ΔE=1.65 equivalent for SW 6519: Silver Mist (1619) delivers -4.7 LRV points deeper than Hinting Blue (SW 6519) with matched C*=4.1 saturation.
Cross-room ΔE=1.67 equivalent for SW 6519: Blue Lace (1625) delivers identical 67.47% reflectance to SW 6519 with -1.49 softer C*=2.89 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.76 equivalent for SW 6519: Beacon Gray (2128-60) delivers -1.1 LRV points deeper than Hinting Blue (SW 6519) with +0.66 higher C*=5.04 chroma.
Coordinated ceiling, trim, wall, sightline, and accent pairings for Hinting Blue (#CED9DD, LRV 67.86%).
Hinting Blue (SW 6519, h°=227.8°) tempers intense afternoon sunlight on Sherwin-Williams walls.
Heart Pine & Medium Saddle Stained Oak paired with SW 6519
2700K–3000K Warm LED for SW 6519 (4000K renders #DDD6CB)
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Code SW 6519 (Hinting Blue) reflects 67.86% of incident D65 light. Measured in CAM16-UCS uniform space, Sherwin-Williams Hinting Blue (SW 6519) registers J'=87.8, a'=-5.39, and b'=-4.34 with HSL (196°, 18%, 84%) and Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived value 86.4 L*_HK. Because SW 6519 carries a*=-2.94 red-green and b*=-3.24 yellow-blue balance at chroma C*=4.38, Hinting Blue projects a cool cool coastal blue-grey character across drywall and millwork.
Thermal lighting shifts Sherwin-Williams SW 6519 predictably. Under 5000K noon daylight, Hinting Blue (SW 6519) holds its native #D6D8D4 swatch; at 4000K cool office LED, SW 6519 adapts to #DDD6CB; at 3500K halogen, Hinting Blue transitions to #E2D5C5; at 3000K residential LED, SW 6519 warms to #E9D3C0; and under 2700K evening bulbs, Hinting Blue (SW 6519) settles at #EED2BC.
When cross-matching Sherwin-Williams Hinting Blue (SW 6519, #CED9DD), Behr Cumberland Fog (560E-2, #CED8DC, LRV 68%) scores ΔE2000=0.46 and CAM16=0.47, followed by Misty Surf (740E-2, ΔE=0.7). In Benjamin Moore, Silver Mist (1619, #C8D2D6, LRV 63.13%) achieves ΔE2000=1.65 ahead of Blue Lace (1625, ΔE=1.67). Coordinate SW 6519 with High Reflective White (SW 7757) ceilings, Alabaster (SW 7008) trim, Colonial Revival Gray (SW 2832) hallways, and Morning Fog (SW 6255) accents.
Spectrophotometric answers for homeowners, interior designers, and painting contractors specifying Sherwin-Williams Hinting Blue.
Sherwin-Williams Hinting Blue (SW 6519) records an official Light Reflectance Value of 67.86% (#CED9DD) and a Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived lightness of 86.4 L*_HK.
At 67.86% reflectance, Hinting Blue (SW 6519) is a mid-tone Sherwin-Williams shade with enough pigment depth (L*=85.99) to hold its #CED9DD color in bright sun.
CIELAB telemetry (L*=85.99, a*=-2.94, b*=-3.24) classifies Sherwin-Williams Hinting Blue (SW 6519) as a Cool Cool Coastal Blue-Grey with C*=4.38 chroma and h°=227.8° hue.
Pair Hinting Blue (SW 6519) with South & West Sun Exposure for SW 6519 (67.86% LRV) and Heart Pine & Medium Saddle Stained Oak paired with SW 6519. Under 2700K evening bulbs, SW 6519 shifts from #CED9DD toward #EED2BC.
Closest verified equivalents to Sherwin-Williams Hinting Blue (SW 6519, #CED9DD) are Behr Cumberland Fog (560E-2, #CED8DC) at ΔE2000=0.46 and Benjamin Moore Silver Mist (1619, #C8D2D6) at ΔE2000=1.65.
Both 560E-2 and 1619 matches are verified against Hinting Blue (SW 6519) in CIE ΔE2000 and CAM16-UCS space.
Alongside Sherwin-Williams Hinting Blue (SW 6519, LRV 67.86%), our Ou-Luo harmony engine specifies Sherwin-Williams Alabaster (SW 7008, #EDEAE0, LRV 82.35%) in Semi-Gloss or Satin.
Pairing Alabaster (SW 7008) with Hinting Blue (SW 6519) frames door casings and baseboards cleanly.