Carefree 6777 is a blue paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #DCE9E9 and LRV 79. Its closest cross-brand match is Aloha from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #DCE9E9 · 6777
Carefree
79%LRV Value
Carefree Technical Profile
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Carefree in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Carefree in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsCarefree
Nearly identical
ValsparAloha
Aloha
Valspar
Nearly identical
Tumbled Blue
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Breathless
PPG
Nearly identical
Whispering Spring
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Smoke and Mirrors
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Cloud-Whisped Sky
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Ash White
Behr
Nearly identical
Clean Air
Kilz
Nearly identical
Roman White
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Air .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
Cabbage White
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Carefree
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Carefree
#DCE9E9
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8599AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Carefree
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Carefree 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 Carefree.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Carefree — Frequently Asked Questions
What colors match Carefree from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Carefree are Aloha by Valspar (a near-identical match), Tumbled Blue by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Blue Bottle by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Carefree'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 Carefree?
Carefree has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 79.4, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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Paint Sheen Guide
Flat, eggshell, satin, or semi-gloss — the right finish for Carefree depends on the room. Here's how to choose.