Languid Blue 6226 is a neutral paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #A4B7BD, estimated LRV 45 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Tempest Wind from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Sherwin-Williams · #A4B7BD · 6226
Languid Blue
45%Estimated LRV
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Languid Blue Technical Profile
HEX Code#A4B7BD
RGB164, 183, 189
Estimated LRV45.4
UndertoneCool (Blue)
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Color Familyneutral
BrandSherwin-Williams
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Colors That Work With Languid Blue
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Languid Blue
#A4B7BD
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#858FAD
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Languid Blue
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Languid Blue Room Palettes
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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
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Languid Blue — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Languid Blue have?
Languid Blue by Sherwin-Williams has a cool (blue) undertone and sits in the neutral color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Languid Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Languid Blue are Tempest Wind by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), Matt on Monday by Valspar (a close digital match), Santorini Blue by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Languid 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 Languid Blue?
Languid Blue has a estimated lightness value of 45.4, 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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