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Celestial

43%LRV Value
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Celestial 6808 is a blue paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #97B3D0, LRV 43 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is John's Blue from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Celestial Technical Profile

HEX Code#97B3D0
RGB151, 179, 208
LRV43.4
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familyblue
BrandSherwin-Williams

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Celestial in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Celestial in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

Sherwin-WilliamsCelestial
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyJohn's Blue

John's Blue

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Blue Suede

Behr

Nearly identical

Moonglow

Valspar

Nearly identical

Horizon Blue

PPG

Nearly identical

High Tide

Kilz

Very similar

Misted Eve

Dunn-Edwards

Very similar

Calm Tint

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Calm Tint

Vista Paint

Very similar

Summer

Benjamin Moore

Very similar

Lulworth Blue

Farrow & Ball

Very similar

Dream .03

Colorhouse

Visible difference

Window Grey

RAL

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Celestial

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Celestial

#97B3D0

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#8282B0

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Celestial

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Moonglow

Complement

Colonial Revival Tan

Celestial Room Palettes

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

Walls

This Color

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

Impulsive Purple

Pop

Clematis

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

Fully Purple

Pop

Henna Shade

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

Carriage Door

Pop

Gold Coast

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Sherwin-Williams Colors

Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Celestial.

Indulgent

Sherwin-Williams · 6969

#9FABCF

Blue Beyond

Sherwin-Williams · 6961

#91B8D9

Respite

Sherwin-Williams · 6514

#97B4C3

Rest Assured

Sherwin-Williams · 9061

#9BBFC9

Awesome Violet

Sherwin-Williams · 6815

#A7B2D4

French Moire

Sherwin-Williams · 9056

#9FBBC3

More blue colors from other brands

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

The Crowd Roars!

Valspar · 8001-38E

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Ocean Blues

Vista Paint · 7414

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Crisp Collar

Valspar · 8003-42C

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Heartbroken

Kilz · RC120-01

#547494

Royal Hyacinth

PPG · 1169-7

#464B6A

Bellflower

Dunn-Edwards · DE5908

#5D66AA

Celestial — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Celestial have?
Celestial 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 Celestial in your own space before committing.
What colors match Celestial from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Celestial are John's Blue by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Provencal Blue by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Blue Suede by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Celestial'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 Celestial?
Celestial has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 43.4, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.

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