Sherwin-Williams • 9052

Blithe Blue

Name: Sherwin-Williams Blithe Blue 9052
Brand: Sherwin-Williams

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 perfect for adding character 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

Light Reflectance Value

46.02

medium

Temperaturecool

SaturationMidtone

Collection

Living Well

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.

C1Meander Blue C2Raindrop C3Blithe Blue

C4Reflecting Pool C5Cloudburst C6Grand Canal C7Really Teal

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 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 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

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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

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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

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Sw 9052 Front Door

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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.