Faded Flaxflower
SW 9146 · Sherwin-Williams
BlueView Faded Flaxflower SW 9146 on the Sherwin-Williams site ↗Hex
#9EB4C0
LRV
44
Family
Blue
SW 9146
Color profile
Light value
44 · Mid-tone
Undertone
Cool cool, blue lean
Family
Blue Also reads gray
Availability
Interior & exterior
“As soothing and sustaining as a late summer breeze, this gentle blue with its cool yellow and gray undertones brings a fresh and relaxed vibe to your space.”— Sherwin-Williams
Where it sits on the light scale
0 · Absolute black100 · Pure white
LRV 44 Mid-tone · balances light and depth
Coordinating colors
A working palette built around Faded FlaxflowerThis colorFaded FlaxflowerSherwin-Williams · SW 9146
CoordinatingGossamer VeilSherwin-Williams · SW 9165CoordinatingCharcoal BlueSherwin-Williams · SW 2739CoordinatingIcicleSherwin-Williams · SW 6238Similar colors
Tap any color to compareFaded Flaxflower vs Dockside Blue
44LRV43
#9EB4C0Hex#A0B3BC
BlueFamilyBlue
cool, blue leanUndertonecool, blue lean
Faded Flaxflower vs Respite
44LRV43
#9EB4C0Hex#97B4C3
BlueFamilyBlue
cool, blue leanUndertonecool, blue lean
Faded Flaxflower vs Languid Blue
44LRV46
#9EB4C0Hex#A4B7BD
BlueFamilyBlue
cool, blue leanUndertonecool, blue lean
Faded Flaxflower vs Windy Blue
44LRV48
#9EB4C0Hex#AABAC6
BlueFamilyBlue
cool, blue leanUndertonecool, blue lean
Faded Flaxflower vs French Moire
44LRV47
#9EB4C0Hex#9FBBC3
BlueFamilyGray
cool, blue leanUndertonecool, blue lean
Faded Flaxflower vs Aleutian
44LRV39
#9EB4C0Hex#98A9B7
BlueFamilyGray
cool, blue leanUndertonecool, blue lean
Faded Flaxflower vs Meditative
44LRV38
#9EB4C0Hex#96AAB0
BlueFamilyGray
cool, blue leanUndertonecool, blue lean
Faded Flaxflower vs Lakeside
44LRV47
#9EB4C0Hex#ADB8C0
BlueFamilyGray
cool, blue leanUndertonecool, blue cast
Faded Flaxflower vs Aqua-Sphere
44LRV41
#9EB4C0Hex#9CB0B3
BlueFamilyGray
cool, blue leanUndertonecool, blue lean
Faded Flaxflower vs Interesting Aqua
44LRV41
#9EB4C0Hex#9BAFB2
BlueFamilyTeal
cool, blue leanUndertonecool, blue lean
Similar colors from other brands
Tap any color to compareFaded Flaxflower vs Heron Wing
44LRV45
#9EB4C0Hex#A1B7C3
BlueFamilyBlue
cool, blue leanUndertonecool, blue lean
Heron Wing is near-identical · 2 points lighter compared with Faded Flaxflower.
Faded Flaxflower vs Palisade Blue
44LRV44
#9EB4C0Hex#9FB4C2
BlueFamilyBlue
cool, blue leanUndertonecool, blue lean
Palisade Blue is very close match compared with Faded Flaxflower.
Faded Flaxflower vs Slate Blue
44LRV43
#9EB4C0Hex#9BB1BB
BlueFamilyGray
cool, blue leanUndertonecool, blue lean
Slate Blue is very close match compared with Faded Flaxflower.
Faded Flaxflower vs Peace
44LRV43
#9EB4C0Hex#A2B2BD
BlueFamilyBlue
cool, blue leanUndertonecool, blue lean
Peace is very close match · leans redder compared with Faded Flaxflower.
Faded Flaxflower vs Ovation
44LRV43
#9EB4C0Hex#9EB2B9
BlueFamilyGray
cool, blue leanUndertonecool, blue lean
Ovation is very close match · warmer compared with Faded Flaxflower.
Faded Flaxflower vs Exhale
44LRV46
#9EB4C0Hex#9FB8C1
BlueFamilyBlue
cool, blue leanUndertonecool, blue lean
Exhale is very close match · 3 points lighter · leans greener compared with Faded Flaxflower.
Faded Flaxflower vs Lulworth Blue
44LRV45
#9EB4C0Hex#9EB6C8
BlueFamilyBlue
cool, blue leanUndertonecool, blue lean
Lulworth Blue is close match · 1 points lighter · cooler compared with Faded Flaxflower.
Faded Flaxflower vs Shadow Blue
44LRV45
#9EB4C0Hex#A6B5BD
BlueFamilyGray
cool, blue leanUndertonecool, blue lean
Shadow Blue is close match · 1 points lighter · warmer compared with Faded Flaxflower.
Faded Flaxflower vs Kittiwake
44LRV40
#9EB4C0Hex#98ACBA
BlueFamilyBlue
cool, blue leanUndertonecool, blue lean
Kittiwake is close match · 4 points darker compared with Faded Flaxflower.
Faded Flaxflower vs Always Blue
44LRV47
#9EB4C0Hex#A2BACB
BlueFamilyBlue
cool, blue leanUndertonecool, blue lean
Always Blue is close match · 3 points lighter · cooler compared with Faded Flaxflower.
Faded Flaxflower, answered
What is the LRV of Faded Flaxflower?
Faded Flaxflower (SW 9146) by Sherwin-Williams has a Light Reflectance Value of 44, so it reflects a moderate amount of light. On the 0–100 scale that places it in the medium range.
Is Faded Flaxflower a warm or cool color?
Faded Flaxflower has a cool undertone (cool, blue lean).
Can Faded Flaxflower be used outside?
Yes, Faded Flaxflower is rated for both interior and exterior use.
What is the closest match to Faded Flaxflower from another brand?
The closest cross-brand match to Faded Flaxflower is Heron Wing (T682) by Valspar, near-identical · 2 points lighter.
Sherwin-Williams · SW 9146
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