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Powder Blue
35%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Powder Blue Technical Profile
What color is Powder Blue? It's a medium cool neutral with the hex code #89A4AD. Colors similar to Powder Blue include Kilz Endless Rain, Benjamin Moore Dusty Cornflower, Benjamin Moore Franklin Lakes. Powder Blue has a cool (blue) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. Its LRV of 35 gives Powder Blue depth without going dark, which makes it a strong choice for accent walls, libraries, and rooms with abundant natural light. As a cool neutral, Powder Blue pairs with cool whites for trim, gray-toned or rift-cut oak floors, and brushed nickel or polished chrome hardware. Black accents and natural greenery add contrast. Cool neutrals hold their crisp quality under 4000K+ daylight bulbs. Under 2700K warm light they soften considerably — particularly true for any blue or green undertone.
Colors Similar to Powder Blue
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Powder Blue
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
Pure 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
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 Powder Blue.
More neutral colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the neutral family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Powder Blue — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Powder Blue have?
Powder Blue by Sherwin-Williams has a cool (blue) undertone and belongs to the neutral color family.
What colors match Powder Blue from other brands?
The closest matches are Endless Rain by Kilz (#8DA7AF), Dusty Cornflower by Benjamin Moore (#8DA5AE), Franklin Lakes by Benjamin Moore (#85A1AC). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Powder Blue?
Powder Blue has an LRV of 34.9, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Powder Blue's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.