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Blithe Blue

We've categorized Blithe Blue as a versatile Blue because of its unique LRV profile. We have documented it across our network because it can add character and warmth to any space so effectively. Explore our collection of 6 room photos to see how it looks alongside coordinating accent choices.

Hex

#90BDBD

LRV

46.02

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Light Reflectance Value
46.02
Medium
TemperatureCool
SaturationMidtone
Collection

Blithe Blue's Color Strip

Blithe Blue is the third shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Raindrop and Reflecting Pool. The strip spans from Meander Blue at the lightest end to Really Teal at the deepest. Strip 171 makes it easy to compare shades side by side and find the right depth for your space.

Blithe Blue in Real Rooms

Blithe Blue has a medium-high LRV of 46.02 — present enough to register on the wall without making a room feel heavy. It's neutral in temperature and , making it adaptable across different lighting conditions and room orientations. Grouped in the Blue family, the photos below show it applied in a bedroom, house, front door and misc.

1 Bedroom Photo

The bedroom is where Blithe Blue really earns its place as a sanctuary. Away from direct sunlight, the color settles into a rich, cocooning tone that actively promotes rest and psychological slowing. Pair it with crisp white bedding and warm-toned wood nightstands to keep the overall palette from feeling too heavy or closed-in.

Sherwin Williams Blithe Blue Bedroom Accent Wall

An accent wall in Blithe Blue anchors the bedroom design.

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2 House Photos

Exterior paint earns its keep over years, not months — it needs to handle bleaching summers, wet winters, and the slow shifts of a neighborhood's context. Blithe Blue has the depth and pigment quality to age gracefully through all of it.

Sherwin Williams SW 9052 exterior color

Exterior siding in Blithe Blue presents a fresh, inviting facade.

@smileamilepainting.id

Blithe Blue — House

Blithe Blue siding gives the house a bright, cheerful appearance.

@scrapsecrets1120

2 Front Door Photos

Front door color is the one exterior choice that gets examined up close. Blithe Blue rewards that scrutiny — it has the kind of depth that looks richer the closer you get, rather than flatter. Pair with polished or unlacquered brass hardware for the best result.

Sherwin Williams Blithe Blue door paint

The front door painted Blithe Blue welcomes visitors warmly.

@smileamilepainting.id

Sw 9052 Front Door

This entry door in Blithe Blue makes a refined statement.

@amillionkissesbykatie

1 Misc Photo

See how Blithe Blue is used in narrow hallways to create a "gallery" feel. The color provides a steady, rhythmic background that allows a series of framed photos or art pieces to feel like a cohesive, professional installation.

Sw Blithe Blue Ceiling

Ceiling painted in Blithe Blue draws the eye upward gracefully.

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Color Codes

HEX#90BDBD
RGB144, 189, 189
HSL180° 25% 65%
CMYK24 0 0 26
CIE LabL: 73.5 a: -14.8 b: -4.9
XYZX: 38.88 Y: 46.00 Z: 54.96
Strip171 pos. C3