Hinting Blue 6519 is a neutral paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #CED9DD, LRV 68 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Clear to See from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #CED9DD · 6519
Hinting Blue
68%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Hinting Blue Technical Profile
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Hinting Blue in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Hinting 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-WilliamsHinting Blue
Nearly identical
Vista PaintClear to See
Clear to See
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Zen
PPG
Nearly identical
Sunday Sky
Valspar
Nearly identical
Nuance
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Manhattan Mist
Behr
Nearly identical
Silver Mist
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Northern Sky
Kilz
Nearly identical
Iced Iris
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Mount Sterling
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Air .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
Kakelugn
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Hinting Blue
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Hinting Blue
#CED9DD
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#858EAD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Hinting Blue
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Hinting 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 Hinting Blue.
More neutral colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the neutral family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Hinting Blue — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Hinting Blue have?
Hinting Blue 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 Hinting Blue in your own space before committing.
What colors match Hinting Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Hinting Blue are Clear to See by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Zen by PPG (a near-identical match), Tradewinds by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Hinting 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 Hinting Blue?
Hinting Blue has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 68.0, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Hinting Blue's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.