Mild Blue 6533 is a neutral paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #CBD5DB, estimated LRV 65 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Polar Frost from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Sherwin-Williams · #CBD5DB · 6533
Mild Blue
65%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Mild Blue Technical Profile
HEX Code#CBD5DB
RGB203, 213, 219
Estimated LRV65.4
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyneutral
BrandSherwin-Williams
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Polar Frost
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#CCD5DA
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#CAD4DB
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#CED8DF
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Zen
PPG
#CFD9DE
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Spun Sugar
Valspar
#C8D1D6
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Northern Sky
Kilz
#C9D6DD
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Shiny Nickel
Dunn-Edwards
#CCD3D8
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Kakelugn
Farrow & Ball
#C5D1D8
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Serene Setting
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#C5D2D9
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Serene Setting
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Sprout .03
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Colors That Work With Mild Blue
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Mild Blue
#CBD5DB
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#858AAD
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Mild Blue
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Mild 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
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Mild Blue — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Mild Blue have?
Mild Blue by Sherwin-Williams has a neutral 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 Mild Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Mild Blue are Polar Frost by Behr (a close digital match), Iced Iris by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), Siberian Ice by Behr (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Mild 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 Mild Blue?
Mild Blue has a estimated lightness value of 65.4, 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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