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Bathe Blue

Often used for its bright and airy qualities, Bathe Blue remains a staple for Sherwin-Williams designers. It is widely considered one of the best colors in its class to maximize natural light while maintaining a clean, neutral backdrop. We've gathered 10 real-home scenarios to help you visualize this color alongside our expert data.

Hex

#C2E0E3

LRV

70.62

Light Reflectance Value
70.62
light
Temperaturecool
SaturationBright

Bathe Blue's Color Strip

Bathe Blue is the first shade on this 7-color strip, the lightest in this coordinated family. Browsing strip 165 alongside this color helps you gauge whether to go lighter, darker, or stay right here.

Bathe Blue in Real Rooms

Bathe Blue has a high LRV of 70.62 — 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 Blue family, the photos below show it applied in a bathroom, house, bedroom and kitchen cabinets.

Color Strip 165

6 Bathroom Photos

In a powder room, Bathe Blue can be used floor-to-ceiling to create a dramatic, high-impact experience for guests. Because these rooms are small and transitional, they can handle the full intensity of the color's personality without feeling overwhelming.

Bathe Blue — Bathroom

2 House Photos

Bathe Blue is particularly effective on modern-style homes with flat planes and large windows. The color emphasizes the geometry of the house, using shadows and light to create a dynamic, ever-changing facade throughout the day.

SW Bathe Blue house exterior paint

SW Bathe Blue house exterior paint

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SW Bathe Blue house exterior color

SW Bathe Blue house exterior color

@shawnalouie

1 Bedroom Photo

Lighting is key in a bedroom, and Bathe Blue reacts beautifully to dimmers. As you lower the lights for sleep, the color takes on a velvet-like quality, losing its daytime crispness in favor of a smoky, mysterious depth that is incredibly conducive to relaxation.

Sherwin Williams Bathe Blue bedroom color

Sherwin Williams Bathe Blue bedroom color

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1 Kitchen Cabinets Photo

The way Bathe Blue interacts with under-cabinet lighting is transformative. It catches the glow and reflects a softer, more diffused light onto the countertops, making the workspace feel more inviting and less utilitarian.

Sherwin Williams Bathe Blue kitchen cabinets

Sherwin Williams Bathe Blue kitchen cabinets

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Coordinating Colors

Trim Color

Similar Colors

Color Codes

HEX#C2E0E3
RGB194, 224, 227
HSL185° 37% 83%
CMYK15 1 0 11
CIE LabL: 87.2 a: -9.2 b: -4.8
XYZX: 62.77 Y: 70.33 Z: 82.92
Strip165 pos. C1