Blue Horizon 6497 is a blue paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #D8E7E6, LRV 78 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Meadowsweet Mist from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #D8E7E6 · 6497
Blue Horizon
78%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Blue Horizon Technical Profile
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Blue Horizon in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Blue Horizon in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsBlue Horizon
Nearly identical
PPGMeadowsweet Mist
Meadowsweet Mist
PPG
Nearly identical
Azure Mist
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Blue Whisper
Valspar
Nearly identical
Aqua Ice
Kilz
Nearly identical
Ocean Air
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Arctic Flow
Behr
Nearly identical
Caribbean Sky
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Roman White
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Thawed Out
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Air .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
Cabbage White
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Blue Horizon
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Blue Horizon
#D8E7E6
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#859CAD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Blue Horizon
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Blue Horizon 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 Blue Horizon.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Blue Horizon — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Blue Horizon have?
Blue Horizon 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 Blue Horizon in your own space before committing.
What colors match Blue Horizon from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Blue Horizon are Meadowsweet Mist by PPG (a near-identical match), Azure Mist by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Cave Pearl by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Blue Horizon'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 Blue Horizon?
Blue Horizon has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 77.5, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Blue Horizon's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.