Balmy 6512 is a blue paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #C5D8DE, 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.
Ref. #C5D8DE · 6512
Balmy
66%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
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Balmy in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Balmy in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsBalmy
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyBlue Allure
Blue Allure
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Elevation
Valspar
Nearly identical
Heaven on Earth
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Clear Sailing
PPG
Nearly identical
Falling Tears
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Sierra Spring
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Sea Foam Mist
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Subtle Breeze
Kilz
Nearly identical
Sky Light View
Behr
Nearly identical
Water .03
Colorhouse
Very similar
Kakelugn
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Balmy
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
Pure 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
Similar Sherwin-Williams Colors
Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Balmy.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Balmy in your own space before committing.
What colors match Balmy from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Balmy are Blue Allure by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Elevation by Valspar (a near-identical match), Heaven on Earth by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Balmy's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.