Sherwin Williams

Atmospheric

SW 6505

Atmospheric (hex #C2DAE0) is a cool, pale blue with gray undertones that sits at an LRV of 67, reflecting a substantial amount of light and helping interiors feel open and spacious. Its hue leans decidedly cool, diffusing both natural and artificial light evenly across wall surfaces. Layering it with analogous tones like Sherwin-Williams North Star or Billowy Breeze builds a cohesive tonal range, while warm whites such as Alabaster offset its coolness.

Accents in Naval or Perfect Greige introduce depth and tonal contrast against this light blue backdrop.

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Brand

Sherwin Williams

Code

SW 6505

Atmospheric in Real Homes (10 Photos)

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Atmospheric in Different Light

Light temperature is measured in Kelvin: a warm 2700K bulb pulls colors toward yellow, while 5000K daylight reads cooler and truer. Check the color at the time of day you actually use the room.

Artificial Lighting

Bedroom scene to simulate Sherwin Williams Atmospheric under artificial light

Light Temperature: 2700K

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Sherwin Williams Atmospheric under natural light

Light Temperature: 4500K

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Cyan/Teal

Strength

High

Temperature

cool

Hue Angle

192°

Cyan Family

Lightness

82%

Light

Saturation

33%

Moderate

LRV

67.0

0%100%

Very Dark

Dark

Medium

Light

Very Light

White

LRV measures how much light a color reflects, from 0 (black) to 100 (pure white). Below about 50 a color needs good lighting to avoid going flat, 60 and up helps brighten a room, and most whites sit above 80.

Color Position

Saturation →

Lightness →

Color Codes

HEX

#C2DAE0

RGB Decimal

194, 218, 224

RGB Percent

76.1%, 85.5%, 87.8%

HSL

192.0, 32.6%, 82.0%

HSV

192.0, 13.4%, 87.8%

CMYK

13.4%, 2.7%, 0.0%, 12.2%

YIQ

211.5, -16.2, -3.2

XYZ

60.77, 66.99, 80.25

CIE Lab

85.50, -6.75, -5.66

CIE Luv

85.50, -13.07, -7.57

Hunter Lab

81.85, -6.53, -5.74

Decimal

12770016

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

Atmospheric Rest Assured Blue Chiffon Blue Square

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Atmospheric Permafrost Airy Prelude

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel

Atmospheric Kangaroo Paw Sonoma Clay Awe

Analogous

Adjacent colors

Atmospheric Hyacinth Tint Copper Patina Purple Hibiscus

Closest Paint Matches

Cross-brand matches are close, never exact. Each brand uses different bases and sheens, so sample before you buy gallons.

Sherwin Williams

Atmospheric

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Morning Glory

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Bright and Early

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Fine China

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Byte Blue

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Distant Shore

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Blue Raindrop

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Galactica

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Balmy

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Elevation

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Magic Wand

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Blue Pearl

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Heaven on Earth

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Buoyant Blue

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Skinny Dippin

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Bahama Breezes