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Take Five
56%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Take Five Technical Profile
What color is Take Five? It's a light cool blue with the hex code #B3C9D3. Colors similar to Take Five include Hirshfield's Star Mist, Behr English Hollyhock, Vista Paint Star Mist. Take Five has a cool (blue) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 56, Take Five sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. Pair it with cool whites like Chantilly Lace, walnut or rift-cut oak floors, and brushed nickel or polished chrome hardware. Brass accents add warmth for a layered look. Blues stay crisp under 4000K+ cool LEDs. Under 2700K warm bulbs they can read grayer or shift slightly purple — particularly true for mid-tone and saturated blues.
Colors Similar to Take Five
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Take Five
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Take Five
#B3C9D3
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#858CAD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Take Five
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Take Five 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 Take Five.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Take Five — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Take Five have?
Take Five by Sherwin-Williams has a cool (blue) undertone and belongs to the blue color family.
What colors match Take Five from other brands?
The closest matches are Star Mist by Hirshfield's (#B3C6CE), English Hollyhock by Behr (#B4C8D4), Star Mist by Vista Paint (#B2C5CD). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Take Five?
Take Five has an LRV of 56.1, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Take Five's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.