Balmy
We've categorized Balmy as a versatile and reflective Purple because of its unique LRV profile. We have documented it across our network because it can provide a clean, timeless feel that works across various lighting conditions so effectively. Explore our collection of 5 room photos to see how it looks alongside coordinating accent choices.
Hex
#C5D8DE
LRV
66.20
Balmy's Color Strip
Balmy is the first shade on this 7-color strip, the lightest in this coordinated family. As part of strip 184, these colors are curated to work together — helpful when you're deciding how light or deep to go.
Balmy in Real Rooms
Balmy has a high LRV of 66.2 — it reflects a lot of light and will read pale and airy in most spaces. It's cool-toned and , so it will lean blue or gray under cool north-facing light and soften in warmer evening light. Grouped in the Purple family, the photos below show it applied in a bathroom, bedroom and misc.
2 Bathroom Photos
Small bathrooms amplify whatever color is on the wall, which makes the choice more consequential than it first appears. Balmy has enough depth to register without closing the room in, and it plays well with white subway tile or warm wood accents.
Sherwin Williams Balmy bathroom paint
@itshowieroll
@jessiemcstay
1 Bedroom Photo
In the context of a primary suite, Balmy suggests a boutique-hotel level of refinement. It creates a seamless flow between the sleeping area and the dressing room, providing a steadying influence that makes the morning routine feel more organized and serene.
SW Balmy kids' room stripes
@jr.painter
2 Misc Photos
In laundry rooms, Balmy adds a surprising level of "design" to a space that is often forgotten. It proves that even the most utilitarian rooms deserve a color that feels considered, intentional, and calming.
Sherwin Williams SW 6512 ceiling paint
@27dickinson
Sherwin Williams Balmy paint review
@jessiemcstay
