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Refresh

Often used for its versatile and reflective qualities, Refresh 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 5 real-home scenarios to help you visualize this color alongside our expert data.

Hex

#A1D4C8

LRV

58.71

Light Reflectance Value
58.71
light
Temperaturecool
SaturationBright
Collection

Refresh's Color Strip

Refresh is the second shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Waterfall and Aquastone. The strip spans from Waterfall at the lightest end to Starboard at the deepest. Browsing strip 162 alongside this color helps you gauge whether to go lighter, darker, or stay right here.

Refresh in Real Rooms

Refresh has a high LRV of 58.71 — 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 bathroom, front door and house.

Color Strip 162

1 Bathroom Photo

In the bathroom, Refresh brings a spa-like intentionality to the space. It responds well to task lighting and natural light alike, and pairs beautifully with white fixtures, warm wood vanities, or brushed brass hardware for a polished, restful result.

Sherwin Williams Refresh bathroom color

Sherwin Williams Refresh bathroom color

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1 Front Door Photo

A front door in Refresh changes the entire read of a facade without requiring a renovation. The color is strong enough to register from the street but refined enough not to feel like a statement for its own sake. It's the "handshake" of the home.

SW Refresh front door color

SW Refresh front door color

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3 House Photos

Refresh on an exterior reads differently at different scales: approachable up close, commanding from the street. It works especially well on houses with good trim detail, where the contrast between wall and trim can do real visual work.

Sherwin Williams Refresh house exterior paint

Sherwin Williams Refresh house exterior paint

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Sherwin Williams Refresh house exterior

Sherwin Williams Refresh house exterior

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Sherwin Williams Refresh exterior color

Sherwin Williams Refresh exterior color

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Coordinating Colors

Trim Color

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Color Codes

HEX#A1D4C8
RGB161, 212, 200
HSL166° 37% 73%
CMYK24 0 6 17
CIE LabL: 81.2 a: -19.0 b: 0.6
XYZX: 48.66 Y: 58.83 Z: 63.42
Strip162 pos. C2