Bracing Blue 6242 is a neutral paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #768B9A, estimated LRV 25 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Stormy Sky Blue from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Sherwin-Williams · #768B9A · 6242
Bracing Blue
25%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Bracing Blue Technical Profile
HEX Code#768B9A
RGB118, 139, 154
Estimated LRV24.6
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familyneutral
BrandSherwin-Williams
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Colors That Work With Bracing Blue
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Bracing Blue
#768B9A
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8588AD
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Bracing Blue
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Bracing Blue 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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Bracing Blue — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Bracing Blue have?
Bracing Blue by Sherwin-Williams has a neutral undertone and sits in the neutral 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 Bracing Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Bracing Blue are Stormy Sky Blue by PPG (a close digital match), Pulitzer Blue by Valspar (a close digital match), Mission Control by Behr (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Bracing 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 Bracing Blue?
Bracing Blue has a estimated lightness value of 24.6, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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