Retiring Blue
Often used for its bright and airy qualities, Retiring Blue remains a staple for Sherwin-Williams designers. It is widely considered one of the best colors in its class to maximize natural light while maintaining a clean, neutral backdrop. Use our expert data below to help you visualize this color in your home.
Hex
#D5EAE8
LRV
78.76
Coordinating Colors
A 7-point LRV gap (86 vs 79) makes Westhighland White the marginally brighter of the two.
At LRV 79 vs 44, Retiring Blue is decisively the brighter choice.
Similar Colors
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 80 vs 79), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 80 and 79, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 79 vs 77), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 79 and 77, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 81 vs 79), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 79 vs 78), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Retiring Blue reads slightly lighter (LRV 79 vs 70), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
A 5-point LRV gap (84 vs 79) makes Aquacade 226 the marginally brighter of the two.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 79 vs 76), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 79 and 79, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Complementary Colors
With LRVs of 79 and 79, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
At LRV 79 vs 46, Retiring Blue is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 79 vs 3, Retiring Blue is decisively the brighter choice.
Retiring Blue reflects far more light (LRV 79 vs 12), opening up a space where River Rouge encloses it.
At LRV 79 vs 19, Retiring Blue is decisively the brighter choice.
Retiring Blue reflects far more light (LRV 79 vs 37), opening up a space where Orchid encloses it.
At LRV 79 vs 12, Retiring Blue is decisively the brighter choice.
Lighter Colors
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 80 vs 79), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Darker Colors
At LRV 79 vs 49, Retiring Blue is decisively the brighter choice.
Retiring Blue reflects far more light (LRV 79 vs 66), opening up a space where Meander Blue encloses it.
Retiring Blue reflects far more light (LRV 79 vs 49), opening up a space where Little Blue Box encloses it.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 79 vs 77), so neither reads brighter in a room.
At LRV 79 vs 59, Retiring Blue is decisively the brighter choice.