Tradewind 6218 is a gray paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #C2CFCF, estimated LRV 61 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Rochester Gray from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Sherwin-Williams · #C2CFCF · 6218
Tradewind
61%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
More about Tradewind
Tradewind is a serene, light blue-gray at LRV 61 — barely-there blue with enough gray to behave like a soft neutral. It's the choice for a tranquil, coastal-leaning room that still feels grown-up, popular in bedrooms and bathrooms for its spa-like calm.
Its gentle, grayed quality keeps it from reading juvenile, though it can lean cooler in north light. It pairs with crisp whites and pale wood. Behr Silver Bullet is a near-identical match, with Benjamin Moore Brittany Blue close behind.
Tradewind Technical Profile
HEX Code#C2CFCF
RGB194, 207, 207
Estimated LRV60.6
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familygray
BrandSherwin-Williams
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Compare alternatives to Tradewind
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Rochester Gray
Dutch Boy
#C2CFCF
Close digital match
Tudor Ice
Hirshfield's
#C1CECF
Close digital match
Wool .02
Colorhouse
#C1CDCD
Close digital match
Silver Bullet
Behr
#C6D2D1
Close digital match
Wild Arctic
Kilz
#BFCBCB
Close digital match
Brittany Blue
Benjamin Moore
#C4D1D3
Close digital match
Milky Way
Valspar
#BFCBCD
Close digital match
Grey Leaf
PPG
#C9D4D3
Close digital match
Luna Light
Vista Paint
#C3CECA
Similar digital color
Mount Sterling
Dunn-Edwards
#CAD3D4
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Kakelugn
Farrow & Ball
#C5D1D8
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Colors That Work With Tradewind
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Tradewind
#C2CFCF
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8599AD
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Tradewind
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Tradewind 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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Tradewind — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Tradewind have?
Tradewind by Sherwin-Williams has a neutral undertone and sits in the gray color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Tradewind from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Tradewind are Rochester Gray by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), Tudor Ice by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Wool .02 by Colorhouse (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Tradewind'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 Tradewind?
Tradewind has a estimated lightness value of 60.6, 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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