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Vast Sky

55%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
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Vast Sky 6506 is a blue paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #A9C9D7, LRV 55 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Tender Blue from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Vast Sky Technical Profile

HEX Code#A9C9D7
RGB169, 201, 215
LRV55.1
UndertoneCool (Blue)
Color Familyblue
BrandSherwin-Williams

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Vast Sky in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Vast Sky in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

Sherwin-WilliamsVast Sky
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyTender Blue

Tender Blue

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Summer Rain

Valspar

Nearly identical

Soft Blue

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Greenhow Blue

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Soft Blue

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Sonata

PPG

Nearly identical

Quiet Blue

Kilz

Nearly identical

Liberty Gray

Behr

Nearly identical

Blue Calico

Dunn-Edwards

Very similar

Dream .03

Colorhouse

Very similar

Lulworth Blue

Farrow & Ball

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Vast Sky

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Vast Sky

#A9C9D7

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#838BAF

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Vast Sky

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Summer Rain

Complement

Pacific Shoreline

Vast Sky Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

This Color

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

Kale Green

Pop

Straightforward Green

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

Luxe Blue

Pop

Reddish

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

Carriage Door

Pop

Robust Orange

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Sherwin-Williams Colors

Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Vast Sky.

Stream

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Cay

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Blissful Blue

Sherwin-Williams · 6527

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Honest Blue

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#B2C7D3

Take Five

Sherwin-Williams · 6513

#B3C9D3

Jetstream

Sherwin-Williams · 6492

#B0D2D6

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Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Hot Sauna

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Slumber

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Mill Run Blue

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Utah Sky

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True Turquoise

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Glacier Mist

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Vast Sky — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Vast Sky have?
Vast Sky by Sherwin-Williams has a cool (blue) undertone and sits in the blue color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Vast Sky in your own space before committing.
What colors match Vast Sky from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Vast Sky are Tender Blue by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Summer Rain by Valspar (a near-identical match), Soft Blue by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Vast Sky'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 Vast Sky?
Vast Sky has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 55.1, 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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