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Breezy

We've categorized Breezy 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 21 room photos to see how it looks alongside coordinating accent choices.

Hex

#A0AEAF

LRV

41.05

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Light Reflectance Value
41.05
Medium
TemperatureCool
SaturationMuted

Breezy's Color Strip

Breezy is the second shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Silvermist and Aqua-Sphere. The strip spans from Silvermist at the lightest end to Labradorite at the deepest. Strip 281 makes it easy to compare shades side by side and find the right depth for your space.

Breezy in Real Rooms

Breezy has a medium-high LRV of 41.05 — 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, bathroom, kitchen cabinets, front door, house and misc.

1 Bedroom Photo

Lighting is key in a bedroom, and Breezy 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.

Sw Breezy Bedroom

Bedroom walls in cool Breezy establish a light, airy atmosphere.

@tskubella

5 Bathroom Photos

For bathrooms with limited natural light, Breezy provides a necessary "glow." It uses its subtle undertones to mimic the warmth of sunlight, preventing the space from feeling subterranean or overly dark, even in windowless layouts.

Sherwin Williams Breezy Bathroom

Bathroom walls in Breezy feel fresh and spacious with natural brightness.

@retouchdesignbuild

Breezy Bathroom

The bathroom's Breezy walls create a spa-like, serene environment.

@seehaven21

Breezy Bathroom

Walls painted Breezy make this compact bathroom feel open and inviting.

@harbourhomeinteriors

Bathroom

Soft Breezy walls complement vintage fixtures in this charming bathroom.

@harbourhomeinteriors

Sherwin Williams Breezy Bathroom

Bathroom walls and fixtures in Breezy create a tranquil, spa-inspired retreat.

@aliandco.designs

10 Kitchen Cabinets Photos

On traditional shaker-style cabinets, Breezy brings out the clean lines and shadow gaps of the woodwork. It's a color that highlights quality craftsmanship, making it an ideal choice for a high-end renovation or a custom kitchen build.

Sw 7616 Kitchen Cabinets

Kitchen cabinets in Breezy brighten the space with clean, modern appeal.

@jennifergarnerinteriors

2 Front Door Photos

There's a psychological sense of "arrival" when you step up to a door painted in Breezy. It feels solid, grounded, and permanent, giving both residents and guests a sense of stability as they cross the threshold.

Sw Breezy Front Door

Front door in Breezy welcomes guests with fresh, inviting color.

@70westbuilders

Sw 7616 Front Door

Entryway door painted Breezy makes a welcoming first impression.

@jamielcheshire

1 House Photo

On the exterior, Breezy holds up across all lighting conditions — crisp in full sun, rich and dimensional on overcast days. It pairs especially well with white trim, black window frames, and natural stone, giving the home a timeless, curated presence.

Sw 7616 House Exterior

Exterior siding in Breezy pairs beautifully with traditional architectural details.

@molina_spm

2 Misc Photos

Breezy shows up in some unexpected spaces in these photos — hallways, laundry rooms, and accent walls. Each one makes the case that the color's versatility extends well beyond the obvious applications into every corner of the home.

Painted Furniture

Painted furniture pieces in soft Breezy add charm to any room.

@oliviahaildesigns

Sherwin Williams Breezy painted cabinets

Cabinetry throughout in Breezy unifies the kitchen with cohesive, fresh style.

@coastalwoodworkpontevedra

Coordinating Colors

Breezy
Extra White
Breezy vs Extra White
Breezy
Extra White
Sherwin-Williams
Breezy
7616 · LRV 41
Sherwin-Williams
Extra White
7006 · LRV 86

At LRV 86 vs 41, Extra White is decisively the brighter choice.

Breezy
Pure White
Breezy vs Pure White
Breezy
Pure White
Sherwin-Williams
Breezy
7616 · LRV 41
Sherwin-Williams
Pure White
7005 · LRV 84

At LRV 84 vs 41, Pure White is decisively the brighter choice.

Bora Bora Shore
Breezy
Bora Bora Shore vs Breezy
Bora Bora Shore
Breezy
Sherwin-Williams
Bora Bora Shore
9045 · LRV 56
Sherwin-Williams
Breezy
7616 · LRV 41

Bora Bora Shore reflects far more light (LRV 56 vs 41), opening up a space where Breezy encloses it.

Trim Color

Breezy
Extra White
Breezy vs Extra White
Breezy
Extra White
Sherwin-Williams
Breezy
7616 · LRV 41
Sherwin-Williams
Extra White
7006 · LRV 86

At LRV 86 vs 41, Extra White is decisively the brighter choice.

Similar Colors

Breezy
Dutch Tile Blue
Breezy vs Dutch Tile Blue
Breezy
Dutch Tile Blue
Sherwin-Williams
Breezy
7616 · LRV 41
Sherwin-Williams
Dutch Tile Blue
0031 · LRV 39

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 41 vs 39), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Breezy
Stardew
Breezy vs Stardew
Breezy
Stardew
Sherwin-Williams
Breezy
7616 · LRV 41
Sherwin-Williams
Stardew
9138 · LRV 43

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 43 vs 41), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Breezy
Eventide
Breezy vs Eventide
Breezy
Eventide
Sherwin-Williams
Breezy
7616 · LRV 41
Sherwin-Williams
Eventide
9643 · LRV 41

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 41 vs 41), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Breezy
Interesting Aqua
Breezy vs Interesting Aqua
Breezy
Interesting Aqua
Sherwin-Williams
Breezy
7616 · LRV 41
Sherwin-Williams
Interesting Aqua
6220 · LRV 41

With LRVs of 41 and 41, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Aqua-Sphere
Breezy
Aqua-Sphere vs Breezy
Aqua-Sphere
Breezy
Sherwin-Williams
Aqua-Sphere
7613 · LRV 41
Sherwin-Williams
Breezy
7616 · LRV 41

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 41 vs 41), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Breezy
Meditative
Breezy vs Meditative
Breezy
Meditative
Sherwin-Williams
Breezy
7616 · LRV 41
Sherwin-Williams
Meditative
6227 · LRV 38

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 41 vs 38), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Breezy
Uncertain Gray
Breezy vs Uncertain Gray
Breezy
Uncertain Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Breezy
7616 · LRV 41
Sherwin-Williams
Uncertain Gray
6234 · LRV 43

With LRVs of 43 and 41, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Breezy
Languid Blue
Breezy vs Languid Blue
Breezy
Languid Blue
Sherwin-Williams
Breezy
7616 · LRV 41
Sherwin-Williams
Languid Blue
6226 · LRV 45

Languid Blue reads slightly lighter (LRV 45 vs 41), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Breakwater
Breezy
Breakwater vs Breezy
Breakwater
Breezy
Sherwin-Williams
Breakwater
9638 · LRV 38
Sherwin-Williams
Breezy
7616 · LRV 41

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 41 vs 38), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Breezy
Morning Fog
Breezy vs Morning Fog
Breezy
Morning Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Breezy
7616 · LRV 41
Sherwin-Williams
Morning Fog
6255 · LRV 42

With LRVs of 42 and 41, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Complementary Colors

Breezy
Breezy vs Mauve Tinge
Breezy
Mauve Tinge
Sherwin-Williams
Breezy
7616 · LRV 41
Sherwin-Williams
Mauve Tinge
6280 · LRV 76

At LRV 76 vs 41, Mauve Tinge is decisively the brighter choice.

Breezy
Studio Mauve
Breezy vs Studio Mauve
Breezy
Studio Mauve
Sherwin-Williams
Breezy
7616 · LRV 41
Sherwin-Williams
Studio Mauve
0062 · LRV 50

Studio Mauve reads slightly lighter (LRV 50 vs 41), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Breezy
Truly Taupe
Breezy vs Truly Taupe
Breezy
Truly Taupe
Sherwin-Williams
Breezy
7616 · LRV 41
Sherwin-Williams
Truly Taupe
6038 · LRV 35

A 6-point LRV gap (41 vs 35) makes Breezy the marginally brighter of the two.

Bitter Chocolate
Breezy
Bitter Chocolate vs Breezy
Bitter Chocolate
Breezy
Sherwin-Williams
Bitter Chocolate
6013 · LRV 5
Sherwin-Williams
Breezy
7616 · LRV 41

Breezy reflects far more light (LRV 41 vs 5), opening up a space where Bitter Chocolate encloses it.

Breezy
Vaguely Mauve
Breezy vs Vaguely Mauve
Breezy
Vaguely Mauve
Sherwin-Williams
Breezy
7616 · LRV 41
Sherwin-Williams
Vaguely Mauve
6015 · LRV 57

At LRV 57 vs 41, Vaguely Mauve is decisively the brighter choice.

Breezy
Breezy vs Rockweed
Breezy
Rockweed
Sherwin-Williams
Breezy
7616 · LRV 41
Sherwin-Williams
Rockweed
2735 · LRV 4

At LRV 41 vs 4, Breezy is decisively the brighter choice.

Breezy
Rosaline Pearl
Breezy vs Rosaline Pearl
Breezy
Rosaline Pearl
Sherwin-Williams
Breezy
7616 · LRV 41
Sherwin-Williams
Rosaline Pearl
9077 · LRV 27

At LRV 41 vs 27, Breezy is decisively the brighter choice.

Lighter Colors

Breezy
Online
Breezy vs Online
Breezy
Online
Sherwin-Williams
Breezy
7616 · LRV 41
Sherwin-Williams
Online
7072 · LRV 45

Online reads slightly lighter (LRV 45 vs 41), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Breezy
Colonial Revival Gray
Breezy vs Colonial Revival Gray
Breezy
Colonial Revival Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Breezy
7616 · LRV 41
Sherwin-Williams
Colonial Revival Gray
2832 · LRV 48

Colonial Revival Gray reads slightly lighter (LRV 48 vs 41), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Breezy
Samovar Silver
Breezy vs Samovar Silver
Breezy
Samovar Silver
Sherwin-Williams
Breezy
7616 · LRV 41
Sherwin-Williams
Samovar Silver
6233 · LRV 51

Samovar Silver reads slightly lighter (LRV 51 vs 41), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Breezy
Gray Screen
Breezy vs Gray Screen
Breezy
Gray Screen
Sherwin-Williams
Breezy
7616 · LRV 41
Sherwin-Williams
Gray Screen
7071 · LRV 59

At LRV 59 vs 41, Gray Screen is decisively the brighter choice.

Breezy
Mineral
Breezy vs Mineral
Breezy
Mineral
Sherwin-Williams
Breezy
7616 · LRV 41
Sherwin-Williams
Mineral
9637 · LRV 46

A 5-point LRV gap (46 vs 41) makes Mineral the marginally brighter of the two.

Darker Colors

Breezy
Moody Blue
Breezy vs Moody Blue
Breezy
Moody Blue
Sherwin-Williams
Breezy
7616 · LRV 41
Sherwin-Williams
Moody Blue
6221 · LRV 26

Breezy reflects far more light (LRV 41 vs 26), opening up a space where Moody Blue encloses it.

Breezy
Delft
Breezy vs Delft
Breezy
Delft
Sherwin-Williams
Breezy
7616 · LRV 41
Sherwin-Williams
Delft
9134 · LRV 33

Breezy reads slightly lighter (LRV 41 vs 33), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Breezy
Dutch Tile Blue
Breezy vs Dutch Tile Blue
Breezy
Dutch Tile Blue
Sherwin-Williams
Breezy
7616 · LRV 41
Sherwin-Williams
Dutch Tile Blue
0031 · LRV 39

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 41 vs 39), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Breezy
Morning at Sea
Breezy vs Morning at Sea
Breezy
Morning at Sea
Sherwin-Williams
Breezy
7616 · LRV 41
Sherwin-Williams
Morning at Sea
9634 · LRV 29

A 12-point LRV gap (41 vs 29) makes Breezy the marginally brighter of the two.

Breezy
Interesting Aqua
Breezy vs Interesting Aqua
Breezy
Interesting Aqua
Sherwin-Williams
Breezy
7616 · LRV 41
Sherwin-Williams
Interesting Aqua
6220 · LRV 41

With LRVs of 41 and 41, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Color Codes

HEX#A0AEAF
RGB160, 174, 175
HSL184° 9% 66%
CMYK9 1 0 31
CIE LabL: 70.1 a: -4.7 b: -2.2
XYZX: 37.37 Y: 40.84 Z: 46.46
Strip281 pos. C2