Rarified Air 6525 is a off-white paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #E1E6E6, LRV 78 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is White Lake from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #E1E6E6 · 6525
Rarified Air
78%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Rarified Air Technical Profile
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Rarified Air in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Rarified 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-WilliamsRarified Air
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsWhite Lake
White Lake
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Snippet of Blue
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Marilyn's Dress
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Ice Sculpture
Behr
Nearly identical
Evening Mist
PPG
Nearly identical
Hint Of Blue
Kilz
Nearly identical
Halcyon Blue
Valspar
Nearly identical
Beluga Gray
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Sizing
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Wind Blown
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Air .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Rarified Air
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Rarified Air
#E1E6E6
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8599AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Rarified Air
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Rarified 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 Rarified Air.
More off-white colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the off-white family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Rarified Air — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Rarified Air have?
Rarified Air by Sherwin-Williams has a neutral undertone and sits in the off-white color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Rarified Air in your own space before committing.
What colors match Rarified Air from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Rarified Air are White Lake by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Snippet of Blue by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Marilyn's Dress by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Rarified 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 Rarified Air?
Rarified Air has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 78.3, 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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