Retiring Blue 6763 is a blue paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #D5EAE8 and estimated LRV 79. Its closest cross-brand match is Aquamarine from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Sherwin-Williams · #D5EAE8 · 6763
Retiring Blue
79%Estimated LRV
Retiring Blue Technical Profile
HEX Code#D5EAE8
RGB213, 234, 232
Estimated LRV78.8
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Color Familyblue
BrandSherwin-Williams
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Aquamarine
Dunn-Edwards
#D6EAE8
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Ice Blue
Benjamin Moore
#D6ECEB
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Plateau
PPG
#D3E7E5
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Sky Blue
Behr
#D3E9E5
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Essence of the Sea
Vista Paint
#D0E7E4
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Sea Glass
Kilz
#D1E5E4
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Baby Love
Dutch Boy
#D9EEEE
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Blue Whisper
Valspar
#D9EAE8
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Dillard's Blue
Hirshfield's
#D6E9E4
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Bisque .04
Colorhouse
#E0EDE6
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Colors That Work With Retiring Blue
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Retiring Blue
#D5EAE8
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#859DAD
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Retiring Blue
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Retiring 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
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Retiring Blue — Frequently Asked Questions
What colors match Retiring Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Retiring Blue are Aquamarine by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Ice Blue by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Plateau by PPG (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Retiring 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 Retiring Blue?
Retiring Blue has a estimated lightness value of 78.8, 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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