Balmy 6512 is a blue paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #C5D8DE, estimated LRV 66 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Blue Allure from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Sherwin-Williams · #C5D8DE · 6512
Balmy
66%Estimated LRV
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Balmy Technical Profile
HEX Code#C5D8DE
RGB197, 216, 222
Estimated LRV66.3
UndertoneCool (Blue)
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Color Familyblue
BrandSherwin-Williams
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Compare alternatives to Balmy
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Blue Allure
Dutch Boy
#C5D8DE
Close digital match
Elevation
Valspar
#C5D8DE
Close digital match
Heaven on Earth
Benjamin Moore
#C4D8DE
Close digital match
Clear Sailing
PPG
#C4D5DB
Close digital match
Falling Tears
Dunn-Edwards
#C2D7DF
Close digital match
Sierra Spring
Vista Paint
#C9DADE
Close digital match
Sea Foam Mist
Hirshfield's
#CBDCE2
Close digital match
Subtle Breeze
Kilz
#C2D9DF
Close digital match
Sky Light View
Behr
#C8D7DD
Close digital match
Water .03
Colorhouse
#BBD0D2
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Kakelugn
Farrow & Ball
#C5D1D8
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Colors That Work With Balmy
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Balmy
#C5D8DE
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#858FAD
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Balmy
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Balmy Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
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Balmy — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Balmy have?
Balmy by Sherwin-Williams has a cool (blue) undertone and sits in the blue color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Balmy from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Balmy are Blue Allure by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), Elevation by Valspar (a close digital match), Heaven on Earth by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Balmy's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Balmy?
Balmy has a estimated lightness value of 66.3, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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Why Balmy's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.