Sherwin-Williams Meander Blue (SW 6484) records 66.4% LRV and 86.3 L*_HK lightness (#BEDBD8, RGB 190/219/216). Its CIELAB coordinates (L*=85.28, a*=-10.15, b*=-1.76, C*=10.3, h°=189.8°) place SW 6484 in the Organic Sage Green-Grey class. Top cross-brand matches for Meander Blue (SW 6484) are Behr Oceanic Climate (N470-2, ΔE=0.4) and Benjamin Moore Spring Sky (674, ΔE=1.4).
Sherwin-Williams Meander Blue (SW 6484, #BEDBD8) 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) | Meander Blue (SW 6484) | #BEDBD8 | 66.4% | Organic Sage Green-Grey | 0.00 (Ref) |
| Behr #1 | Oceanic Climate (N470-2) | #BCDAD7 | 65.57% | Organic Sage Green-Grey | ΔE 0.40 (99.2%) |
| Behr #2 | Tidewater (M450-2) | #C2E3DD | 71% | Organic Sage Green-Grey | ΔE 2.43 (94.9%) |
| Benjamin Moore #1 | Spring Sky (674) | #B7D6D3 | 62.69% | Organic Sage Green-Grey | ΔE 1.40 (97.1%) |
| Benjamin Moore #2 | Dolphin'S Cove (722) | #BCDDDD | 67.41% | Organic Sage Green-Grey | ΔE 1.61 (96.6%) |
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.4 match for SW 6484: Oceanic Climate (N470-2) delivers identical 65.57% reflectance to SW 6484 with matched C*=10.64 saturation.
Visual ΔE=2.43 alternative to SW 6484: Tidewater (M450-2) delivers +4.6 LRV points lighter than Meander Blue (SW 6484) with +1.68 higher C*=11.98 chroma.
Visual ΔE=2.61 alternative to SW 6484: Rain Washed (500E-3) delivers -3.4 LRV points deeper than Meander Blue (SW 6484) with -2.42 softer C*=7.88 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.4 equivalent for SW 6484: Spring Sky (674) delivers -3.7 LRV points deeper than Meander Blue (SW 6484) with +0.71 higher C*=11.01 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.61 equivalent for SW 6484: Dolphin'S Cove (722) delivers +1 LRV points lighter than Meander Blue (SW 6484) with +1.1 higher C*=11.4 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.77 equivalent for SW 6484: Iced Green (673) delivers +2.8 LRV points lighter than Meander Blue (SW 6484) with -1.56 softer C*=8.74 chroma.
Coordinated ceiling, trim, wall, sightline, and accent pairings for Meander Blue (#BEDBD8, LRV 66.4%).
Meander Blue (SW 6484, h°=189.8°) tempers intense afternoon sunlight on Sherwin-Williams walls.
Golden Teak, Pecan & Terracotta Pavers grounded by Meander Blue
2700K–3000K Warm LED for SW 6484 (4000K renders #CED8C6)
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Code SW 6484 (Meander Blue) reflects 66.4% of incident D65 light. Measured in CAM16-UCS uniform space, Sherwin-Williams Meander Blue (SW 6484) registers J'=86.9, a'=-12.10, and b'=-2.39 with HSL (174°, 29%, 80%) and Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived value 86.3 L*_HK. Because SW 6484 carries a*=-10.15 red-green and b*=-1.76 yellow-blue balance at chroma C*=10.3, Meander Blue projects a cool organic sage green-grey character across drywall and millwork.
Thermal lighting shifts Sherwin-Williams SW 6484 predictably. Under 5000K noon daylight, Meander Blue (SW 6484) holds its native #C6DACF swatch; at 4000K cool office LED, SW 6484 adapts to #CED8C6; at 3500K halogen, Meander Blue transitions to #D3D7C0; at 3000K residential LED, SW 6484 warms to #DAD5BB; and under 2700K evening bulbs, Meander Blue (SW 6484) settles at #DFD4B7.
When cross-matching Sherwin-Williams Meander Blue (SW 6484, #BEDBD8), Behr Oceanic Climate (N470-2, #BCDAD7, LRV 65.57%) scores ΔE2000=0.4 and CAM16=0.49, followed by Tidewater (M450-2, ΔE=2.43). In Benjamin Moore, Spring Sky (674, #B7D6D3, LRV 62.69%) achieves ΔE2000=1.4 ahead of Dolphin'S Cove (722, ΔE=1.61). Coordinate SW 6484 with High Reflective White (SW 7757) ceilings, Ceiling Bright White (SW 7007) trim, Festoon Aqua (SW 19) hallways, and Drizzle (SW 6479) accents.
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Sherwin-Williams Meander Blue (SW 6484) records an official Light Reflectance Value of 66.4% (#BEDBD8) and a Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived lightness of 86.3 L*_HK.
At 66.4% reflectance, Meander Blue (SW 6484) is a mid-tone Sherwin-Williams shade with enough pigment depth (L*=85.28) to hold its #BEDBD8 color in bright sun.
CIELAB telemetry (L*=85.28, a*=-10.15, b*=-1.76) classifies Sherwin-Williams Meander Blue (SW 6484) as a Cool Organic Sage Green-Grey with C*=10.3 chroma and h°=189.8° hue.
Pair Meander Blue (SW 6484) with South & West Sun Exposure for SW 6484 (66.4% LRV) and Golden Teak, Pecan & Terracotta Pavers grounded by Meander Blue. Under 2700K evening bulbs, SW 6484 shifts from #BEDBD8 toward #DFD4B7.
Closest verified equivalents to Sherwin-Williams Meander Blue (SW 6484, #BEDBD8) are Behr Oceanic Climate (N470-2, #BCDAD7) at ΔE2000=0.4 and Benjamin Moore Spring Sky (674, #B7D6D3) at ΔE2000=1.4.
Both N470-2 and 674 matches are verified against Meander Blue (SW 6484) in CIE ΔE2000 and CAM16-UCS space.
Alongside Sherwin-Williams Meander Blue (SW 6484, LRV 66.4%), 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 Meander Blue (SW 6484) frames door casings and baseboards cleanly.