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Drizzle

With a focus on versatile tones, Drizzle (6479) is a standout Blue in our database. It was selected for this featured gallery for its ability to add character and warmth to any space. See it applied across 11 real world scenarios and find professional pairing data below.

Hex

#8CAEAB

LRV

38.91

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Light Reflectance Value
38.91
Medium
TemperatureCool
SaturationMidtone

Drizzle's Color Strip

Drizzle is the fourth shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Aquaverde and Lagoon. The strip spans from Tidewater at the lightest end to Cape Verde at the deepest. Color strip 170 groups these shades together so you can see how each reads next to its neighbors.

Drizzle in Real Rooms

Drizzle has a medium-high LRV of 38.91 — 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, front door, house, misc and living room.

4 Bedroom Photos

Drizzle creates a bedroom that feels deliberately calm rather than accidentally plain. The color absorbs the first rays of morning light without bouncing them back harshly, which means waking up in this environment feels gentle and gradual. Keep the window treatments simple and let the walls do the heavy lifting.

Sw Drizzle Bedroom

Bedroom walls painted Drizzle establish a calm, restful atmosphere.

@juneberrylane

Sw Drizzle Bedroom Interior

Soft Drizzle on bedroom walls pairs well with natural light.

@juneberrylane

Drizzle Bedroom

Bedroom walls in Drizzle provide a peaceful, neutral foundation.

@juneberrylane

Sherwin Williams Drizzle Bedroom

Drizzle walls create an airy feel in this bedroom space.

@mypalhallie

3 Front Door Photos

Front door color is the one exterior choice that gets examined up close. Drizzle 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.

SW Drizzle front door color review

Front door finished in Drizzle makes a subtle, sophisticated statement.

@a_lovely_living

Sherwin Williams Drizzle Door

Drizzle-painted front door coordinates beautifully with the home's exterior.

@curldup

Sw 6479 Door

Entry door in Drizzle provides a soft, welcoming first impression.

@cottage_at_dunns_crossing

2 House Photos

When choosing Drizzle for an exterior, you are opting for a color that respects the landscape. It feels like it grew out of the earth rather than being dropped onto it, creating a harmonious relationship between the architecture and the garden.

Drizzle Exterior

Exterior siding in Drizzle offers a modern, understated curb appeal.

@roxygrlsurfin

Sherwin Williams Drizzle Exterior

House exterior painted Drizzle showcases timeless, neutral elegance.

@mybellastoria

1 Misc Photo

In laundry rooms, Drizzle adds a surprising level of "design" to a space that is often forgotten. It proves that even the most utilitarian rooms deserve a color that feels considered, intentional, and calming.

Sherwin Williams Drizzle Painted Storage

Storage cabinets painted Drizzle blend seamlessly into the surrounding décor.

@torirubinsoninteriors

1 Living Room Photo

In a living room, Drizzle acts as a bridge between the indoors and the view outside. It carries the organic weight of the natural world into the home, allowing the greenery from windows to pop while keeping the interior feeling protected and private. Pair it with oversized plants and ceramic vessels for a full organic-modern aesthetic.

Sw Drizzle Living Room

Living room walls in Drizzle create a warm, inviting gathering space.

@sarahthepainterllc

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Color Codes

HEX#8CAEAB
RGB140, 174, 171
HSL175° 17% 62%
CMYK20 0 2 32
CIE LabL: 68.6 a: -12.2 b: -2.3
XYZX: 33.30 Y: 38.79 Z: 44.25
Strip170 pos. C4