Breathtaking 6814 is a blue paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #C7D1E2, LRV 63 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Hushed Violet from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #C7D1E2 · 6814
Breathtaking
63%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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Breathtaking in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Breathtaking in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsBreathtaking
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyHushed Violet
Hushed Violet
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Quiet Rain
Valspar
Nearly identical
Blue Dawn
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Monet
Behr
Nearly identical
English Hyacinth
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Sheer Silhouette
Kilz
Nearly identical
Sweet Emily
PPG
Nearly identical
Atmospheric Pressure
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Pale Shale
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Sprout .03
Colorhouse
Very similar
Kakelugn
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Breathtaking
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Breathtaking
#C7D1E2
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8A85AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Breathtaking
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Breathtaking 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 Breathtaking.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Breathtaking — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Breathtaking have?
Breathtaking 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 Breathtaking in your own space before committing.
What colors match Breathtaking from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Breathtaking are Hushed Violet by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Quiet Rain by Valspar (a near-identical match), Blue Dawn by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Breathtaking'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 Breathtaking?
Breathtaking has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 63.2, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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Why Breathtaking's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.