Open Air 6491 is a blue paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #C7DFE0, 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.
Ref. #C7DFE0 · 6491
Open Air
70%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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Open Air in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Open Air in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsOpen Air
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyRelaxing Rain
Relaxing Rain
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Lagoon Green
PPG
Nearly identical
Dreamy Clouds
Valspar
Nearly identical
Peek a Blue
Behr
Nearly identical
Silver Spruce
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Glacier Blue
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Iced Teal
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Zircon Ice
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Sea Glass
Kilz
Very similar
Dream .01
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Open Air
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
Pure 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
Similar Sherwin-Williams Colors
Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Open Air.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Open Air in your own space before committing.
What colors match Open Air from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Open Air are Relaxing Rain by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Lagoon Green by PPG (a near-identical match), Dreamy Clouds by Valspar (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Open Air's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.