Byte Blue
Often used for its versatile and reflective qualities, Byte Blue remains a staple for Sherwin-Williams designers. It is widely considered one of the best colors in its class to provide a clean, timeless feel that works across various lighting conditions. We've gathered 6 real-home scenarios to help you visualize this color alongside our expert data.
Hex
#C5DCE0
LRV
68.40
Byte Blue's Color Strip
Byte Blue is the first shade on this 7-color strip, the lightest in this coordinated family. As part of strip 174, these colors are curated to work together — helpful when you're deciding how light or deep to go.
Byte Blue in Real Rooms
Byte Blue has a high LRV of 68.4 — 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 Blue family, the photos below show it applied in a living room, front door and misc.
2 Living Room Photos
When applied to living room walls, Byte Blue creates a sense of "visual quiet." It eliminates the erratic shadows found in busier spaces, instead providing a steady, rhythmic tone that ties together disparate furniture styles. It's the common thread that makes a room full of heirlooms and modern pieces feel like a cohesive collection.
Byte Blue walls give this living room a cool, contemporary edge.
@cjandsonpainting
Soft Byte Blue surrounds living room seating and anchors the entire space.
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3 Front Door Photos
Byte Blue on a front door looks particularly stunning when framed by greenery or seasonal wreaths. The color provides a deep, matte background that makes the organic textures of a boxwood wreath or autumn garland really pop.
A front door painted in Byte Blue makes a bold, welcoming statement.
@hgdreamdesigncreate
Byte Blue on the front door creates striking curb appeal and character.
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Entry doors finished in Byte Blue command attention with modern sophistication.
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1 Misc Photo
These examples of Byte Blue in transitional spaces—like entryways or landings—show how the color can act as a "thread" that ties the upper and lower floors of a house together into one cohesive story.
Painted furniture in Byte Blue brings contemporary style to any room.
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Coordinating Colors
A 9-point LRV gap (78 vs 68) makes Blue Horizon the marginally brighter of the two.
Trim Color
A 9-point LRV gap (78 vs 68) makes Blue Horizon the marginally brighter of the two.
Similar Colors
With LRVs of 68 and 67, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 68 and 67, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Aviary Blue reads slightly lighter (LRV 73 vs 68), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
With LRVs of 71 and 68, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Bravo Blue reads slightly lighter (LRV 77 vs 68), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
A 8-point LRV gap (76 vs 68) makes Lauren's Surprise the marginally brighter of the two.
Complementary Colors
A 8-point LRV gap (76 vs 68) makes Mauve Tinge the marginally brighter of the two.
Byte Blue reflects far more light (LRV 68 vs 50), opening up a space where Studio Mauve encloses it.
At LRV 68 vs 35, Byte Blue is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 81 vs 68, Heavenly White is decisively the brighter choice.
Original White reads slightly lighter (LRV 74 vs 68), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Byte Blue reflects far more light (LRV 68 vs 5), opening up a space where Bitter Chocolate encloses it.
Lighter Colors
A 8-point LRV gap (76 vs 68) makes Lauren's Surprise the marginally brighter of the two.
Bravo Blue reads slightly lighter (LRV 77 vs 68), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Tibetan Sky reads slightly lighter (LRV 80 vs 68), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Darker Colors
At LRV 68 vs 49, Byte Blue is decisively the brighter choice.
