Blue Horizon 6497 is a off-white paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #D8E7E6, estimated 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.
Sherwin-Williams · #D8E7E6 · 6497
Blue Horizon
78%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Blue Horizon Technical Profile
HEX Code#D8E7E6
RGB216, 231, 230
Estimated LRV77.5
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyoff-white
BrandSherwin-Williams
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Colors That Work With Blue Horizon
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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
Digital 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
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Blue Horizon — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Blue Horizon have?
Blue Horizon by Sherwin-Williams has a neutral undertone and sits in the off-white 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 Blue Horizon from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Blue Horizon are Meadowsweet Mist by PPG (a close digital match), Azure Mist by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), Cave Pearl by PPG (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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