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Drizzle

39%LRV Value
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Drizzle 6479 is a neutral paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #8CAEAB, LRV 39 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Barrier Reef from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Drizzle Technical Profile

HEX Code#8CAEAB
RGB140, 174, 171
LRV38.8
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familyneutral
BrandSherwin-Williams

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Drizzle in Every Brand

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

Sherwin-WilliamsDrizzle
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsBarrier Reef

Barrier Reef

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Stone Fence

Behr

Nearly identical

Hipster Green

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Fog Blue

Valspar

Nearly identical

Acapulco Aqua

Vista Paint

Very similar

Foggy Promenade

Kilz

Very similar

Parakeet Pete

PPG

Very similar

Peg's Promise

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Boca Raton Blue

Benjamin Moore

Very similar

Dix Blue

Farrow & Ball

Very similar

Pastel Turquoise

RAL

Very similar

Water .04

Colorhouse

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Drizzle

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Drizzle

#8CAEAB

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#859DAD

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Drizzle

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

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Fog Blue

Complement

Violet Hush

Drizzle Room Palettes

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

Walls

Serenely

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

This Color

Pop

Jolly Green

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Starry Night

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

This Color

Pop

Rita's Rouge

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Site White

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

This Color

Pop

Ablaze

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Sherwin-Williams Colors

Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Drizzle.

Aquitaine

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Powder Blue

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Meditative

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Burma Jade

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Dutch Tile Blue

Sherwin-Williams · 31

#9AABAB

Adrift

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#87AAB9

More neutral colors from other brands

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

Fashion Pink

Kilz · RA240-02

#BBA4C2

Graceful Gray

Valspar · 8006-2E

#A8A298

Heath Gray

Behr · N380-2

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Frosted

Benjamin Moore · CC-8

#C0A5A1

High Speed Access

Behr · N530-3

#BDCCD1

Double Infinity

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Drizzle — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Drizzle have?
Drizzle by Sherwin-Williams has a neutral undertone and sits in the neutral color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Drizzle in your own space before committing.
What colors match Drizzle from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Drizzle are Barrier Reef by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Heritage Blue by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Stone Fence by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Drizzle'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 Drizzle?
Drizzle has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 38.8, 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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