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Bracing Blue

25%LRV Value
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Bracing Blue 6242 is a neutral paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #768B9A, 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.

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Bracing Blue Technical Profile

HEX Code#768B9A
RGB118, 139, 154
LRV24.6
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familyneutral
BrandSherwin-Williams

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Bracing Blue in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Bracing 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-WilliamsBracing Blue
Nearly identical
PPGStormy Sky Blue

Stormy Sky Blue

PPG

Nearly identical

Pulitzer Blue

Valspar

Nearly identical

Mission Control

Behr

Nearly identical

China Clay

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Americana

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Wild Blue Yonder

Benjamin Moore

Very similar

Porpoise Gray

Kilz

Very similar

Mirador

Vista Paint

Very similar

Selvedge

Farrow & Ball

Very similar

Ocean Storms

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Squirrel Grey

RAL

Very similar

Water .05

Colorhouse

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Bracing Blue

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Bracing Blue

#768B9A

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#8588AD

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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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

Base

Pulitzer Blue

Complement

Dry Brown

Bracing Blue Room Palettes

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

Walls

Serenely

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

This Color

Pop

Straightforward Green

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Starry Night

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

This Color

Pop

Reddish

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Site White

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

This Color

Pop

Yam

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Sherwin-Williams Colors

Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Bracing Blue.

Smoky Azurite

Sherwin-Williams · 9148

#708D9E

Moody Blue

Sherwin-Williams · 6221

#7A9192

Peacock Plume

Sherwin-Williams · 20

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Leisure Blue

Sherwin-Williams · 6515

#6A8EA1

Secret Cove

Sherwin-Williams · 9058

#68909D

Whirlpool

Sherwin-Williams · 9135

#80969D

More neutral colors from other brands

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

Cultural Garden Green

PPG · 70GY 35/237

#83AC8A

Enthroned Above

Hirshfield's · 1199

#AC92B0

Grape Arbor

Kilz · TB-90

#847D5F

Wisp of Cocoa

Valspar · 8004-13B

#DECDBC

Sage Gray

Behr · 710F-4

#98B3A5

Shadowbox Beige

PPG · 10YY 56/060

#CEC4BB

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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Bracing Blue in your own space before committing.
What colors match Bracing Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Bracing Blue are Stormy Sky Blue by PPG (a near-identical match), Pulitzer Blue by Valspar (a near-identical match), Mission Control by Behr (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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