Powder Blue 2863 is a neutral paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #89A4AD, estimated LRV 35 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Endless Rain from Kilz (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Sherwin-Williams · #89A4AD · 2863
Powder Blue
35%Estimated LRV
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Powder Blue Technical Profile
HEX Code#89A4AD
RGB137, 164, 173
Estimated LRV34.9
UndertoneCool (Blue)
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Color Familyneutral
BrandSherwin-Williams
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Endless Rain
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#8DA7AF
Close digital match
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#8DA5AE
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#8BA8B0
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#84A1AD
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#849EA8
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Colors That Work With Powder Blue
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Powder Blue
#89A4AD
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 Powder Blue
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Powder 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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Powder Blue — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Powder Blue have?
Powder 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 Powder Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Powder Blue are Endless Rain by Kilz (a close digital match), Dusty Cornflower by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Franklin Lakes by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Powder 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 Powder Blue?
Powder Blue has a estimated lightness value of 34.9, 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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