Sleepy Blue 6225 is a neutral paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #BCCBCE, LRV 58 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Resting Pose from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #BCCBCE · 6225
Sleepy Blue
58%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
More about Sleepy Blue
Sleepy Blue is the soft, calming powder blue-gray its name promises — at LRV 58 it's light and restful, the kind of gentle blue that works beautifully in bedrooms, nurseries, and bathrooms without feeling juvenile. It's a muted, grayed blue rather than a bright one.
Because it's soft and grayed, it reads as a serene near-neutral, though it can lean cooler in north light. It pairs with crisp whites and natural wood. Behr High Speed Access and Benjamin Moore Smoke are its closest cross-brand matches.
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Sleepy Blue in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Sleepy Blue in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsSleepy Blue
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyResting Pose
Resting Pose
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
High Speed Access
Behr
Nearly identical
Smoke
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Milky Way
Valspar
Nearly identical
Tudor Ice
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Tudor Ice
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Wild Arctic
Kilz
Nearly identical
Wool .02
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Scandinavian Sky
PPG
Nearly identical
Berry Mojito
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Kakelugn
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Sleepy Blue
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Sleepy Blue
#BCCBCE
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8592AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Sleepy Blue
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Sleepy 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 Sleepy 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.
Sleepy Blue — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Sleepy Blue have?
Sleepy Blue by Sherwin-Williams has a neutral undertone and sits in the neutral color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Sleepy Blue in your own space before committing.
What colors match Sleepy Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sleepy Blue are Resting Pose by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), High Speed Access by Behr (a near-identical match), Smoke by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Sleepy 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 Sleepy Blue?
Sleepy Blue has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 57.9, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Sleepy Blue's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.