Byte Blue 6498 is a blue paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #C5DCE0, estimated LRV 68 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Galactica from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Sherwin-Williams · #C5DCE0 · 6498
Byte Blue
68%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Byte Blue Technical Profile
HEX Code#C5DCE0
RGB197, 220, 224
Estimated LRV68.4
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familyblue
BrandSherwin-Williams
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Compare alternatives to Byte Blue
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Galactica
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#C4DDE2
Close digital match
Glacier Blue
Benjamin Moore
#C9DFE3
Close digital match
Subtle Breeze
Kilz
#C2D9DF
Close digital match
Peaceful Blue
Dutch Boy
#CAE1E6
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Dunn-Edwards
#CADCDE
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Lament Blue
Valspar
#CADCE0
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Behr
#BCD5DB
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Colors That Work With Byte Blue
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Byte Blue
#C5DCE0
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8593AD
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Byte Blue
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Byte 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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Byte Blue — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Byte Blue have?
Byte Blue by Sherwin-Williams has a neutral undertone and sits in the blue 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 Byte Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Byte Blue are Galactica by PPG (a close digital match), Glacier Blue by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Subtle Breeze by Kilz (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Byte 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 Byte Blue?
Byte Blue has a estimated lightness value of 68.4, 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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