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Blithe Blue

46%LRV Value
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Blithe Blue 9052 is a blue paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #90BDBD, LRV 46 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Spirit in the Sky from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Blithe Blue Technical Profile

HEX Code#90BDBD
RGB144, 189, 189
LRV46.0
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familyblue
BrandSherwin-Williams

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Blithe Blue in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Blithe Blue in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

Sherwin-WilliamsBlithe Blue
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreSpirit in the Sky

Spirit in the Sky

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Norwester

Behr

Nearly identical

Stillwater

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Stillwater

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Aqua Fiesta

PPG

Very similar

Sea Seeker

Valspar

Very similar

Venice Escape

Kilz

Very similar

Dream .04

Colorhouse

Very similar

Pastel Turquoise

RAL

Very similar

Rockets

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Heritage Blue

Dunn-Edwards

Very similar

Dix Blue

Farrow & Ball

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Blithe Blue

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Blithe Blue

#90BDBD

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#8599AD

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Blithe Blue

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Kingston Aqua

Complement

Spiced Brandy

Blithe Blue Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

This Color

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

Kale Green

Pop

Straightforward Green

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

Waterloo

Pop

Rita's Rouge

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

Framboise

Pop

Ablaze

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Sherwin-Williams Colors

Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Blithe Blue.

Little Blue Box

Sherwin-Williams · 9044

#8AC5BA

Holiday Turquoise

Sherwin-Williams · 75

#8AC6BD

Aquastone

Sherwin-Williams · 9043

#89C6B7

Respite

Sherwin-Williams · 6514

#97B4C3

Ebbtide

Sherwin-Williams · 6493

#84B4BE

French Moire

Sherwin-Williams · 9056

#9FBBC3

More blue colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Coastal Way

Dutch Boy · 236-5DB

#4F91AF

Camelot

Behr · S550-4

#819AC0

Mystical Purple

Kilz · RH260

#796A9D

Sojourn Blue

Behr · M500-5

#3077A7

Violet Evening

Behr · 630F-6

#4E5F89

Silver Chalice

Behr · 640E-1

#EEF1F7

Blithe Blue — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Blithe Blue have?
Blithe Blue by Sherwin-Williams has a neutral 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 Blithe Blue in your own space before committing.
What colors match Blithe Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Blithe Blue are Spirit in the Sky by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Norwester by Behr (a near-identical match), Stillwater by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Blithe Blue'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 Blithe Blue?
Blithe Blue has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 46.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.

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