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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

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Light Reflectance Value
66.20
Light
TemperatureCool
SaturationMidtone

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 neutral in temperature and , making it adaptable across different lighting conditions and room orientations. 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

Bathroom vanity and walls in Balmy create a refreshing, spa-like atmosphere.

@itshowieroll

Balmy — Bathroom

Tile walls paired with Balmy paint evoke a coastal, tranquil mood.

@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

Striped accent wall in Balmy brings playful energy to the kids' room.

@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

Ceiling painted in Balmy adds subtle color and height to rooms.

@27dickinson

Sherwin Williams Balmy paint review

Walls in Balmy deliver a soft, calming presence throughout the home.

@jessiemcstay

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Color Codes

HEX#C5D8DE
RGB197, 216, 222
HSL194° 27% 82%
CMYK11 3 0 13
CIE LabL: 85.1 a: -5.2 b: -5.1
XYZX: 60.76 Y: 66.25 Z: 78.68
Strip184 pos. C1