Blithe Blue
SW 9052 · Sherwin-Williams
TealView Blithe Blue SW 9052 on the Sherwin-Williams site ↗Hex
#90BDBD
LRV
46
Family
Teal
SW 9052
Color profile
Light value
46 · Mid-tone
Undertone
Cool cool, teal lean
Family
Teal Also reads blue
Availability
Interior & exterior
“At LRV 46, Blithe Blue is a medium teal that reflects a moderate amount of light. Blithe Blue carries a cool undertone. Sherwin-Williams files Blithe Blue under Blue.”— Sherwin-Williams
Where it sits on the light scale
0 · Absolute black100 · Pure white
LRV 46 Mid-tone · balances light and depth
Coordinating colors
A working palette built around Blithe BlueThis colorBlithe BlueSherwin-Williams · SW 9052
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Tap any color to compareBlithe Blue vs Raindrop
46LRV52
#90BDBDHex#9EC6C6
TealFamilyTeal
cool, teal leanUndertonecool, teal lean
Blithe Blue vs Reflecting Pool
46LRV39
#90BDBDHex#7BB1B2
TealFamilyTeal
cool, teal leanUndertonecool, teal lean
Blithe Blue vs Aquaverde
46LRV49
#90BDBDHex#A3C0BD
TealFamilyTeal
cool, teal leanUndertonecool, teal lean
Blithe Blue vs Festoon Aqua
46LRV47
#90BDBDHex#A0BBB8
TealFamilyTeal
cool, teal leanUndertonecool, teal lean
Blithe Blue vs Gentle Aquamarine
46LRV54
#90BDBDHex#97CBD2
TealFamilyTeal
cool, teal leanUndertonecool, blue lean
Blithe Blue vs Drizzle
46LRV39
#90BDBDHex#8CAEAB
TealFamilyTeal
cool, teal leanUndertonecool, teal lean
Blithe Blue vs Agua Fría
46LRV52
#90BDBDHex#9FC5CC
TealFamilyTeal
cool, teal leanUndertonecool, blue lean
Blithe Blue vs Ebbtide
46LRV41
#90BDBDHex#84B4BE
TealFamilyTeal
cool, teal leanUndertonecool, blue lean
Blithe Blue vs Rapture Blue
46LRV47
#90BDBDHex#7DC1CB
TealFamilyTeal
cool, teal leanUndertonecool, blue lean
Blithe Blue vs Holiday Turquoise
46LRV49
#90BDBDHex#8AC6BD
TealFamilyTeal
cool, teal leanUndertonecool, teal lean
Similar colors from other brands
Tap any color to compareBlithe Blue vs Spirit in the Sky
46LRV46
#90BDBDHex#8FBCBA
TealFamilyTeal
cool, teal leanUndertonecool, teal lean
Spirit in the Sky is near-identical compared with Blithe Blue.
Blithe Blue vs Tranquil Blue
46LRV49
#90BDBDHex#94C2C5
TealFamilyTeal
cool, teal leanUndertonecool, blue lean
Tranquil Blue is very close match · 3 points lighter · cooler compared with Blithe Blue.
Blithe Blue vs Aquamarine
46LRV45
#90BDBDHex#87BDBC
TealFamilyTeal
cool, teal leanUndertonecool, teal lean
Aquamarine is very close match · leans greener compared with Blithe Blue.
Blithe Blue vs Aqua Fiesta
46LRV51
#90BDBDHex#8CC3C3
TealFamilyTeal
cool, teal leanUndertonecool, teal lean
Aqua Fiesta is very close match · 5 points lighter · leans greener compared with Blithe Blue.
Blithe Blue vs Pitter Patter
46LRV49
#90BDBDHex#9BC2BD
TealFamilyTeal
cool, teal leanUndertonecool, teal lean
Pitter Patter is close match · 3 points lighter · warmer compared with Blithe Blue.
Blithe Blue vs Favorite Sweater
46LRV53
#90BDBDHex#A1C8C6
TealFamilyTeal
cool, teal leanUndertonecool, teal lean
Favorite Sweater is close match · 7 points lighter · warmer compared with Blithe Blue.
Blithe Blue vs Ocean Boulevard
46LRV53
#90BDBDHex#A4C8C8
TealFamilyTeal
cool, teal leanUndertonecool, teal lean
Ocean Boulevard is close match · 7 points lighter · leans redder compared with Blithe Blue.
Blithe Blue vs Undine
46LRV47
#90BDBDHex#89C1BA
TealFamilyTeal
cool, teal leanUndertonecool, teal lean
Undine is close match · leans greener compared with Blithe Blue.
Blithe Blue vs Blue Ground
46LRV52
#90BDBDHex#A0C5CA
TealFamilyTeal
cool, teal leanUndertonecool, blue lean
Blue Ground is close match · 6 points lighter · leans redder compared with Blithe Blue.
Palettes with Blithe Blue
Blithe Blue, answered
What is the LRV of Blithe Blue?
Blithe Blue (SW 9052) by Sherwin-Williams has a Light Reflectance Value of 46, so it reflects a moderate amount of light. On the 0–100 scale that places it in the medium range.
Is Blithe Blue a warm or cool color?
Blithe Blue has a cool undertone (cool, teal lean).
Can Blithe Blue be used outside?
Yes, Blithe Blue is rated for both interior and exterior use.
What is the closest match to Blithe Blue from another brand?
The closest cross-brand match to Blithe Blue is Spirit in the Sky (676) by Benjamin Moore, near-identical.
Sherwin-Williams · SW 9052
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