Timid Blue 6490 is a off-white paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #DFE8E4 and LRV 79. Its closest cross-brand match is Sea Pearl from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #DFE8E4 · 6490
Timid Blue
79%LRV Value
Timid Blue Technical Profile
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Timid Blue in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Timid 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-WilliamsTimid Blue
Nearly identical
PPGSea Pearl
Sea Pearl
PPG
Nearly identical
Calm
Behr
Nearly identical
Dew Drop
Valspar
Nearly identical
Bay Cruise
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
In Your Eyes
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Mist Spirit
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Cooled Breeze
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Bisque .06
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Illuminating Experience
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Cabbage White
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Oakleaf Hydrangea
Kilz
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Timid Blue
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
Pure 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
Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Timid Blue.
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.
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 near-identical match), Calm by Behr (a near-identical match), Dew Drop by Valspar (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Paint Sheen Guide
Flat, eggshell, satin, or semi-gloss — the right finish for Timid Blue depends on the room. Here's how to choose.