Sherwin-Williams • 6498

Byte Blue

Name: Sherwin-Williams Byte Blue 6498
Brand: Sherwin-Williams

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

Light Reflectance Value

68.40

light

Temperaturecool

SaturationMidtone

Collection

Living Well

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.

C1Byte Blue

C2Stream C3Rest Assured C4Open Seas C5Manitou Blue C6Loch Blue C7Bosporus

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 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 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.

SW Byte Blue living room interior

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SW Byte Blue living room color

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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.

SW 6498 front door color

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Sw Byte Blue Front Door

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Sw Byte Blue Door

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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.