Timid Blue 6490 is a off-white paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #DFE8E4 and estimated LRV 79. Its closest cross-brand match is Sea Pearl from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Sherwin-Williams · #DFE8E4 · 6490
Timid Blue
79%Estimated LRV
Timid Blue Technical Profile
HEX Code#DFE8E4
RGB223, 232, 228
Estimated LRV79.0
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Color Familyoff-white
BrandSherwin-Williams
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Sea Pearl
PPG
#E0E9E4
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Calm
Behr
#DFE9E6
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Dew Drop
Valspar
#DFE7E2
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Bay Cruise
Vista Paint
#E2EAE6
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In Your Eyes
Benjamin Moore
#DBE6E3
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Mist Spirit
Dunn-Edwards
#E4EBE7
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Cooled Breeze
Dutch Boy
#E2ECEA
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Bisque .06
Colorhouse
#DAE2DD
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Illuminating Experience
Hirshfield's
#DEE4E0
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Cabbage White
Farrow & Ball
#E8EEEA
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Oakleaf Hydrangea
Kilz
#DFE3E0
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Colors That Work With Timid Blue
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Timid Blue
#DFE8E4
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#85ABAD
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Timid Blue
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Timid 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
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Timid Blue — Frequently Asked Questions
What colors match Timid Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Timid Blue are Sea Pearl by PPG (a close digital match), Calm by Behr (a close digital match), Dew Drop by Valspar (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Timid 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 Timid Blue?
Timid Blue has a estimated lightness value of 79.0, 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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Flat, eggshell, satin, or semi-gloss — the right finish for Timid Blue depends on the room. Here's how to choose.