Open Air 6491 is a blue paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #C7DFE0, estimated LRV 70 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Relaxing Rain from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Sherwin-Williams · #C7DFE0 · 6491
Open Air
70%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Open Air Technical Profile
HEX Code#C7DFE0
RGB199, 223, 224
Estimated LRV70.3
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 Familyblue
BrandSherwin-Williams
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Compare alternatives to Open Air
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Relaxing Rain
Dutch Boy
#C7DFE0
Close digital match
Lagoon Green
PPG
#CAE3E5
Close digital match
Dreamy Clouds
Valspar
#C9DFDE
Close digital match
Peek a Blue
Behr
#C5E1E1
Close digital match
Silver Spruce
Dunn-Edwards
#CADFDD
Close digital match
Glacier Blue
Benjamin Moore
#C9DFE3
Close digital match
Iced Teal
Vista Paint
#C9E0DD
Close digital match
Zircon Ice
Hirshfield's
#D0E4E5
Close digital match
Sea Glass
Kilz
#D1E5E4
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Dream .01
Colorhouse
#CAE9EE
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Colors That Work With Open Air
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Open Air
#C7DFE0
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8597AD
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Open Air
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Open Air 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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Open Air — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Open Air have?
Open Air by Sherwin-Williams has a neutral undertone and sits in the blue 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 Open Air from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Open Air are Relaxing Rain by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), Lagoon Green by PPG (a close digital match), Dreamy Clouds by Valspar (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Open Air'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 Open Air?
Open Air has a estimated lightness value of 70.3, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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