Byte Blue 6498 is a blue paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #C5DCE0, LRV 68 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Galactica from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #C5DCE0 · 6498
Byte Blue
68%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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Byte Blue in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Byte 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-WilliamsByte Blue
Nearly identical
PPGGalactica
Galactica
PPG
Nearly identical
Glacier Blue
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Subtle Breeze
Kilz
Nearly identical
Peaceful Blue
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Shark
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Lament Blue
Valspar
Nearly identical
Icicles
Behr
Nearly identical
Sierra Spring
Vista Paint
Very similar
Zircon Ice
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Water .03
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Byte Blue
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
Pure 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
Similar Sherwin-Williams Colors
Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Byte Blue.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Byte Blue in your own space before committing.
What colors match Byte Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Byte Blue are Galactica by PPG (a near-identical match), Glacier Blue by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Subtle Breeze by Kilz (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Byte Blue's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.