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Glimmer

Glimmer is a Green paint color from Sherwin-Williams, but its character reaches beyond a single label. Its cool classification gives it a crisper edge that may become clearer beside warm timber, cream or brass. Treat the digital swatch as an opening note, then watch a physical sample from morning light through evening lamps.

LRV

78.41

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Light Reflectance Value
78.41
Light
TemperatureCool
SaturationBright
Collection

Glimmer's Color Strip

Glimmer is the first shade on this 7-color strip, the lightest in this coordinated family. As part of strip 271, these colors are curated to work together — helpful when you're deciding how light or deep to go.

Glimmer in Rooms

Follow Glimmer from one space to another and watch how light, scale and surrounding materials reshape its character. 14 sourced room photos offer a closer look at the color in lived-in settings.

10 Living Room Photos

These 10 living room images show how Glimmer (6476) can sit beside upholstery, timber, art and metal accents. The green, white hue classifications suggest the subtle directions the color may take as the room changes.

Sw 6476 Living Room

Living room walls in Glimmer catch light with subtle luminosity.

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4 Bathroom Photos

The 4 bathroom images turn a green swatch into something more spatial and expressive. Its brighter saturation allows the hue to remain present rather than fading quietly into the background.

SW Glimmer bathroom color review

Bathroom walls in Glimmer reflect light for an open feeling.

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SW Glimmer bathroom paint review

Vanity walls painted Glimmer add a luminous, spa-like quality.

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Sherwin Williams Glimmer bathroom

Bathroom surfaces in Glimmer glow with soft, reflective elegance.

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Sw Glimmer Bathroom

Walls finished in Glimmer enhance bathroom brightness and airiness.

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Coordinating Colors

Glimmer
Glimmer
Pure White
Pure White
Glimmer vs Pure White
Sherwin-Williams
Glimmer
6476 · LRV 78
Sherwin-Williams
Pure White
7005 · LRV 84

A 6-point LRV gap (84 vs 78) makes Pure White the marginally brighter of the two.

Felted Wool
Felted Wool
Glimmer
Glimmer
Felted Wool vs Glimmer
Sherwin-Williams
Felted Wool
9171 · LRV 28
Sherwin-Williams
Glimmer
6476 · LRV 78

At LRV 78 vs 28, Glimmer is decisively the brighter choice.

Glimmer
Glimmer
Watery
Watery
Glimmer vs Watery
Sherwin-Williams
Glimmer
6476 · LRV 78
Sherwin-Williams
Watery
6478 · LRV 57

At LRV 78 vs 57, Glimmer is decisively the brighter choice.

Trim Color

Glimmer
Glimmer
Pure White
Pure White
Glimmer vs Pure White
Sherwin-Williams
Glimmer
6476 · LRV 78
Sherwin-Williams
Pure White
7005 · LRV 84

A 6-point LRV gap (84 vs 78) makes Pure White the marginally brighter of the two.

Similar Colors

Glimmer
Glimmer
Timid Blue
Glimmer vs Timid Blue
Sherwin-Williams
Glimmer
6476 · LRV 78
Sherwin-Williams
Timid Blue
6490 · LRV 79

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 79 vs 78), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Glimmer
Glimmer
Mantra
Glimmer vs Mantra
Sherwin-Williams
Glimmer
6476 · LRV 78
Sherwin-Williams
Mantra
9631 · LRV 75

Glimmer reads slightly lighter (LRV 78 vs 75), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Glimmer
Glimmer
Topsail
Topsail
Glimmer vs Topsail
Sherwin-Williams
Glimmer
6476 · LRV 78
Sherwin-Williams
Topsail
6217 · LRV 75

A 4-point LRV gap (78 vs 75) makes Glimmer the marginally brighter of the two.

Glimmer
Glimmer
Serendipity
Glimmer vs Serendipity
Sherwin-Williams
Glimmer
6476 · LRV 78
Sherwin-Williams
Serendipity
9671 · LRV 84

A 5-point LRV gap (84 vs 78) makes Serendipity the marginally brighter of the two.

Glimmer
Glimmer
Snowdrop
Glimmer vs Snowdrop
Sherwin-Williams
Glimmer
6476 · LRV 78
Sherwin-Williams
Snowdrop
6511 · LRV 80

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 80 vs 78), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Glimmer
Glimmer
Rainsong
Rainsong
Glimmer vs Rainsong
Sherwin-Williams
Glimmer
6476 · LRV 78
Sherwin-Williams
Rainsong
9681 · LRV 78

With LRVs of 78 and 78, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Glimmer
Glimmer
Green Glimpse
Green Glimpse
Glimmer vs Green Glimpse
Sherwin-Williams
Glimmer
6476 · LRV 78
Sherwin-Williams
Green Glimpse
9676 · LRV 82

Green Glimpse reads slightly lighter (LRV 82 vs 78), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Brooklet
Brooklet
Glimmer
Glimmer
Brooklet vs Glimmer
Sherwin-Williams
Brooklet
7131 · LRV 85
Sherwin-Williams
Glimmer
6476 · LRV 78

A 6-point LRV gap (85 vs 78) makes Brooklet the marginally brighter of the two.

Glimmer
Glimmer
Quicksilver
Glimmer vs Quicksilver
Sherwin-Williams
Glimmer
6476 · LRV 78
Sherwin-Williams
Quicksilver
6245 · LRV 75

A 3-point LRV gap (78 vs 75) makes Glimmer the marginally brighter of the two.

Glimmer
Glimmer
Window Pane
Glimmer vs Window Pane
Sherwin-Williams
Glimmer
6476 · LRV 78
Sherwin-Williams
Window Pane
6210 · LRV 72

Glimmer reads slightly lighter (LRV 78 vs 72), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Complementary Colors

Glimmer
Glimmer
Radiant Lilac
Radiant Lilac
Glimmer vs Radiant Lilac
Sherwin-Williams
Glimmer
6476 · LRV 78
Sherwin-Williams
Radiant Lilac
0074 · LRV 28

Glimmer reflects far more light (LRV 78 vs 28), opening up a space where Radiant Lilac encloses it.

Glimmer
Glimmer
Ruby Violet
Glimmer vs Ruby Violet
Sherwin-Williams
Glimmer
6476 · LRV 78
Sherwin-Williams
Ruby Violet
9076 · LRV 24

At LRV 78 vs 24, Glimmer is decisively the brighter choice.

Glimmer
Glimmer
Plum Dandy
Glimmer vs Plum Dandy
Sherwin-Williams
Glimmer
6476 · LRV 78
Sherwin-Williams
Plum Dandy
6284 · LRV 17

Glimmer reflects far more light (LRV 78 vs 17), opening up a space where Plum Dandy encloses it.

Glimmer
Glimmer
Thistle
Thistle
Glimmer vs Thistle
Sherwin-Williams
Glimmer
6476 · LRV 78
Sherwin-Williams
Thistle
6283 · LRV 30

Glimmer reflects far more light (LRV 78 vs 30), opening up a space where Thistle encloses it.

Glimmer
Glimmer
Wallflower
Wallflower
Glimmer vs Wallflower
Sherwin-Williams
Glimmer
6476 · LRV 78
Sherwin-Williams
Wallflower
6281 · LRV 64

Glimmer reflects far more light (LRV 78 vs 64), opening up a space where Wallflower encloses it.

Glimmer
Glimmer
Mauve Finery
Mauve Finery
Glimmer vs Mauve Finery
Sherwin-Williams
Glimmer
6476 · LRV 78
Sherwin-Williams
Mauve Finery
6282 · LRV 51

At LRV 78 vs 51, Glimmer is decisively the brighter choice.

Glimmer
Glimmer
Spangle
Glimmer vs Spangle
Sherwin-Williams
Glimmer
6476 · LRV 78
Sherwin-Williams
Spangle
6834 · LRV 73

A 5-point LRV gap (78 vs 73) makes Glimmer the marginally brighter of the two.

Darker Colors

Glimmer
Glimmer
Rainwashed
Rainwashed
Glimmer vs Rainwashed
Sherwin-Williams
Glimmer
6476 · LRV 78
Sherwin-Williams
Rainwashed
6211 · LRV 59

At LRV 78 vs 59, Glimmer is decisively the brighter choice.

Glimmer
Glimmer
Piedmont
Glimmer vs Piedmont
Sherwin-Williams
Glimmer
6476 · LRV 78
Sherwin-Williams
Piedmont
9657 · LRV 60

At LRV 78 vs 60, Glimmer is decisively the brighter choice.

Glimmer
Glimmer
Slow Green
Slow Green
Glimmer vs Slow Green
Sherwin-Williams
Glimmer
6476 · LRV 78
Sherwin-Williams
Slow Green
6456 · LRV 64

Glimmer reflects far more light (LRV 78 vs 64), opening up a space where Slow Green encloses it.

Glimmer
Glimmer
Quietude
Quietude
Glimmer vs Quietude
Sherwin-Williams
Glimmer
6476 · LRV 78
Sherwin-Williams
Quietude
6212 · LRV 48

At LRV 78 vs 48, Glimmer is decisively the brighter choice.

Glimmer
Glimmer
Kind Green
Kind Green
Glimmer vs Kind Green
Sherwin-Williams
Glimmer
6476 · LRV 78
Sherwin-Williams
Kind Green
6457 · LRV 51

At LRV 78 vs 51, Glimmer is decisively the brighter choice.

Color Codes

RGB224, 231, 226
HSL137° 13% 89%
CMYK3 0 2 9
CIE LabL: 91.0 a: -3.2 b: 1.6
XYZX: 73.04 Y: 78.49 Z: 83.24
Strip271 pos. C1

Manufacturer description

This light and playful pastel will put a spring in your step. Pair this good-natured, minty blue with a light blue like Watery for a jaunty vibe.

Attributed to Sherwin-Williams catalog data ↗