Delft
Sherwin-Williams Delft (9134) carries the measured structure of its color data and the less predictable beauty of paint in a finished space. Its blue and grey classifications hint at the directions it may take as daylight, lamps and neighboring colors move around it. Treat the digital swatch as an opening note, then watch a physical sample from morning light through evening lamps.
Hex
#8B9FA0
LRV
32.81
Delft's Color Strip
Delft is the fourth shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Interesting Aqua and Moody Blue. The strip spans from Tradewind at the lightest end to Still Water at the deepest. As part of strip 219, these colors are curated to work together — helpful when you're deciding how light or deep to go.
Delft in Rooms
Follow Delft from one space to another and watch how light, scale and surrounding materials reshape its character. 13 sourced room photos offer a closer look at the color in lived-in settings.
6 Kitchen Cabinets Photos
Delft (9134) brings its blue character into cabinetry, where color becomes part of the room’s architecture. Its muted saturation softens the color’s edges, making texture and shadow part of the composition.
Kitchen cabinetry in Delft brings coastal elegance to the space.
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2 House Photos
Delft (9134) brings its blue character into an exterior viewed across distance, weather and the changing sky. Its muted saturation softens the color’s edges, making texture and shadow part of the composition.
House exterior in Delft presents a fresh, classic appeal.
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Siding in Delft offers timeless coastal charm.
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5 Misc Photos
Against a changing mix of architectural details and personal finishes, Delft (9134) may feel quieter, sharper or more atmospheric than the digital swatch alone. An LRV of 32.8 lets the color hold its identity across both brighter and more shaded parts of the room.
An accent wall painted in Delft brings deep blue sophistication to this bedroom space.
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Shiplap trim contrasts beautifully against walls in Delft blue throughout the room.
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Blue-painted walls create a serene backdrop for furnishings and natural light.
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Delft wall color wraps around this cozy nook with architectural interest.
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Storage cabinetry painted in Delft provides bold color and functional bedroom storage.
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Coordinating Colors
At LRV 62 vs 33, Gossamer Veil is decisively the brighter choice.
Trim Color
Similar Colors
A 4-point LRV gap (33 vs 29) makes Delft the marginally brighter of the two.
With LRVs of 33 and 30, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
A 6-point LRV gap (39 vs 33) makes Dutch Tile Blue the marginally brighter of the two.
With LRVs of 33 and 32, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 35 vs 33), so neither reads brighter in a room.
A 6-point LRV gap (38 vs 33) makes Meditative the marginally brighter of the two.
Delft reads slightly lighter (LRV 33 vs 26), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Complementary Colors
At LRV 76 vs 33, Mauve Tinge is decisively the brighter choice.
Studio Mauve reflects far more light (LRV 50 vs 33), opening up a space where Delft encloses it.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 35 vs 33), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Delft reflects far more light (LRV 33 vs 5), opening up a space where Bitter Chocolate encloses it.
At LRV 57 vs 33, Vaguely Mauve is decisively the brighter choice.
A 6-point LRV gap (33 vs 27) makes Delft the marginally brighter of the two.
Lighter Colors
Samovar Silver reflects far more light (LRV 51 vs 33), opening up a space where Delft encloses it.
At LRV 59 vs 33, Gray Screen is decisively the brighter choice.
Uncertain Gray reads slightly lighter (LRV 43 vs 33), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
A 6-point LRV gap (39 vs 33) makes Dutch Tile Blue the marginally brighter of the two.
Darker Colors
Delft reads slightly lighter (LRV 33 vs 26), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Delft reflects far more light (LRV 33 vs 14), opening up a space where Mountain Pass encloses it.
Delft reflects far more light (LRV 33 vs 18), opening up a space where Mediterranean encloses it.
A 4-point LRV gap (33 vs 29) makes Delft the marginally brighter of the two.
Color Codes
Manufacturer description
Undertones of slate gray and green add a serene depth to this cool, relaxed blue. Pair this dark neutral with other cool neutrals for maximum chill.