Powder Blue
SW 2863 · Sherwin-Williams
Blue2 paint colors are named “Powder Blue”, compare them →View Powder Blue SW 2863 on the Sherwin-Williams site ↗Hex
#89A4AD
LRV
35
Family
Blue
SW 2863
Color profile
Light value
35 · Deep
Undertone
Cool cool, blue lean
Family
Blue Also reads gray
Availability
Interior & exterior
“This mid-tone, neutral blue is easy on the eyes. Use it to accentuate fellow cool shades such as Origami White or Peppercorn.”— Sherwin-Williams
Where it sits on the light scale
0 · Absolute black100 · Pure white
LRV 35 Deep · absorbs more light than it reflects
Coordinating colors
A working palette built around Powder BlueThis colorPowder BlueSherwin-Williams · SW 2863
CoordinatingPeppercornSherwin-Williams · SW 7674CoordinatingOrigami WhiteSherwin-Williams · SW 7636Similar colors
Tap any color to comparePowder Blue vs Favorite Jeans
35LRV35
#89A4ADHex#8AA3B1
BlueFamilyBlue
cool, blue leanUndertonecool, blue lean
Powder Blue vs Aquitaine
35LRV38
#89A4ADHex#88ABB4
BlueFamilyBlue
cool, blue leanUndertonecool, blue lean
Powder Blue vs Adrift
35LRV37
#89A4ADHex#87AAB9
BlueFamilyBlue
cool, blue leanUndertonecool, blue lean
Powder Blue vs Meditative
35LRV38
#89A4ADHex#96AAB0
BlueFamilyGray
cool, blue leanUndertonecool, blue lean
Powder Blue vs Debonair
35LRV34
#89A4ADHex#90A0A6
BlueFamilyGray
cool, blue leanUndertonecool, blue lean
Powder Blue vs Baby Blue Eyes
35LRV34
#89A4ADHex#83A2B4
BlueFamilyBlue
cool, blue leanUndertonecool, blue lean
Powder Blue vs Tranquil Aqua
35LRV30
#89A4ADHex#7C9AA0
BlueFamilyTeal
cool, blue leanUndertonecool, blue lean
Powder Blue vs Delft
35LRV33
#89A4ADHex#8B9FA0
BlueFamilyGray
cool, blue leanUndertonecool, blue lean
Powder Blue vs Whirlpool
35LRV29
#89A4ADHex#80969D
BlueFamilyGray
cool, blue leanUndertonecool, blue lean
Powder Blue vs Morning at Sea
35LRV29
#89A4ADHex#82979B
BlueFamilyTeal
cool, blue leanUndertonecool, blue lean
Similar colors from other brands
Tap any color to comparePowder Blue vs Franklin Lakes
35LRV34
#89A4ADHex#84A0AB
BlueFamilyBlue
cool, blue leanUndertonecool, blue lean
Franklin Lakes is very close match compared with Powder Blue.
Powder Blue vs Newport Blue
35LRV37
#89A4ADHex#8FA9B3
BlueFamilyBlue
cool, blue leanUndertonecool, blue lean
Newport Blue is very close match · 2 points lighter compared with Powder Blue.
Powder Blue vs Symphony Of Blue
35LRV34
#89A4ADHex#89A0A6
BlueFamilyGray
cool, blue leanUndertonecool, blue lean
Symphony Of Blue is very close match · warmer compared with Powder Blue.
Powder Blue vs Impressionist
35LRV32
#89A4ADHex#849EA8
BlueFamilyGray
cool, blue leanUndertonecool, blue lean
Impressionist is very close match · 3 points darker compared with Powder Blue.
Powder Blue vs Brocade Blue
35LRV32
#89A4ADHex#859EA5
BlueFamilyGray
cool, blue leanUndertonecool, blue lean
Brocade Blue is very close match · 3 points darker compared with Powder Blue.
Powder Blue vs Jamestown Blue
35LRV34
#89A4ADHex#82A0A6
BlueFamilyTeal
cool, blue leanUndertonecool, blue lean
Jamestown Blue is close match · 1 points darker · leans greener compared with Powder Blue.
Powder Blue vs Serene Stream
35LRV32
#89A4ADHex#819DAA
BlueFamilyBlue
cool, blue leanUndertonecool, blue lean
Serene Stream is close match · 3 points darker · cooler compared with Powder Blue.
Powder Blue vs Rainy Season
35LRV32
#89A4ADHex#879CA3
BlueFamilyBlue
cool, blue leanUndertonecool, blue lean
Rainy Season is close match · 3 points darker · warmer compared with Powder Blue.
Powder Blue vs Sardine No.CB8
35LRV35
#89A4ADHex#90A3A6
BlueFamilyTeal
cool, blue leanUndertonecool, blue lean
Sardine No.CB8 is close match · warmer compared with Powder Blue.
Powder Blue vs Yonder
35LRV42
#89A4ADHex#8EB3C2
BlueFamilyBlue
cool, blue leanUndertonecool, blue lean
Yonder is close match · 7 points lighter · cooler compared with Powder Blue.
Powder Blue, answered
What is the LRV of Powder Blue?
Powder Blue (SW 2863) by Sherwin-Williams has a Light Reflectance Value of 35, so it reflects a moderate amount of light. On the 0–100 scale that places it in the medium range.
Is Powder Blue a warm or cool color?
Powder Blue has a cool undertone (cool, blue lean).
Can Powder Blue be used outside?
Yes, Powder Blue is rated for both interior and exterior use.
What is the closest match to Powder Blue from another brand?
The closest cross-brand match to Powder Blue is Franklin Lakes (1643) by Benjamin Moore, very close match.
Sherwin-Williams · SW 2863
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