Cloudburst 6487 is a blue paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #5C9598, LRV 26 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Gulf Coast Green from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #5C9598 · 6487
Cloudburst
26%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Cloudburst Technical Profile
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Cloudburst in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Cloudburst in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsCloudburst
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyGulf Coast Green
Gulf Coast Green
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Vintage Teal
Behr
Nearly identical
Tranquil Seashore
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Pastel Blue
RAL
Very similar
Teal Riviera
PPG
Very similar
Cold North
Vista Paint
Very similar
Rendezvous Bay
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Tidal Teal
Valspar
Very similar
Green Cast
Kilz
Very similar
Cold North
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Lobster
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Cloudburst
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Cloudburst
#5C9598
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7E91A9
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Cloudburst
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Cloudburst 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 Cloudburst.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Cloudburst — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Cloudburst have?
Cloudburst by Sherwin-Williams has a cool (blue) 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 Cloudburst in your own space before committing.
What colors match Cloudburst from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Cloudburst are Gulf Coast Green by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Vintage Teal by Behr (a near-identical match), Semi-precious by Behr (a very close match) — the best options for getting Cloudburst'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 Cloudburst?
Cloudburst has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 26.0, 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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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Cloudburst's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.