Sherwin-Williams6511

Snowdrop

With a focus on bright and airy tones, Snowdrop (6511) is a standout Blue in our database. It was selected for this featured gallery for its ability to maximize natural light while maintaining a clean, neutral backdrop. Find professional pairing data and full color details below.

Hex

#E0E8E7

LRV

79.55

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Light Reflectance Value
79.55
Light
TemperatureCool
SaturationBright
Collection

Snowdrop's Color Strip

Snowdrop is the second shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Sky High and Topsail. The strip spans from Sky High at the lightest end to Undercool at the deepest. Color strip 272 groups these shades together so you can see how each reads next to its neighbors.

Coordinating Colors

Pure White
Pure White vs Snowdrop
Pure White
Snowdrop
Sherwin-Williams
Pure White
7005 · LRV 84
Sherwin-Williams
Snowdrop
6511 · LRV 80

Pure White reads slightly lighter (LRV 84 vs 80), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Extra White
Extra White vs Snowdrop
Extra White
Snowdrop
Sherwin-Williams
Extra White
7006 · LRV 86
Sherwin-Williams
Snowdrop
6511 · LRV 80

Extra White reads slightly lighter (LRV 86 vs 80), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Pussywillow
Pussywillow vs Snowdrop
Pussywillow
Snowdrop
Sherwin-Williams
Pussywillow
7643 · LRV 42
Sherwin-Williams
Snowdrop
6511 · LRV 80

Snowdrop reflects far more light (LRV 80 vs 42), opening up a space where Pussywillow encloses it.

Trim Color

Pure White
Pure White vs Snowdrop
Pure White
Snowdrop
Sherwin-Williams
Pure White
7005 · LRV 84
Sherwin-Williams
Snowdrop
6511 · LRV 80

Pure White reads slightly lighter (LRV 84 vs 80), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Similar Colors

Rainsong
Rainsong vs Snowdrop
Rainsong
Snowdrop
Sherwin-Williams
Rainsong
9681 · 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.

Faraway Blue
Faraway Blue vs Snowdrop
Faraway Blue
Snowdrop
Sherwin-Williams
Faraway Blue
7133 · LRV 84
Sherwin-Williams
Snowdrop
6511 · LRV 80

Faraway Blue reads slightly lighter (LRV 84 vs 80), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Topsail
Snowdrop vs Topsail
Snowdrop
Topsail
Sherwin-Williams
Snowdrop
6511 · LRV 80
Sherwin-Williams
Topsail
6217 · LRV 75

Snowdrop reads slightly lighter (LRV 80 vs 75), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Sky High
Sky High vs Snowdrop
Sky High
Snowdrop
Sherwin-Williams
Sky High
6504 · LRV 78
Sherwin-Williams
Snowdrop
6511 · LRV 80

With LRVs of 80 and 78, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Rarified Air
Rarified Air vs Snowdrop
Rarified Air
Snowdrop
Sherwin-Williams
Rarified Air
6525 · 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.

Snowdrop vs Timid Blue
Snowdrop
Timid Blue
Sherwin-Williams
Snowdrop
6511 · LRV 80
Sherwin-Williams
Timid Blue
6490 · LRV 79

With LRVs of 80 and 79, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Mantra vs Snowdrop
Mantra
Snowdrop
Sherwin-Williams
Mantra
9631 · LRV 75
Sherwin-Williams
Snowdrop
6511 · LRV 80

A 5-point LRV gap (80 vs 75) makes Snowdrop the marginally brighter of the two.

Mountain Air
Mountain Air vs Snowdrop
Mountain Air
Snowdrop
Sherwin-Williams
Mountain Air
6224 · LRV 73
Sherwin-Williams
Snowdrop
6511 · LRV 80

Snowdrop reads slightly lighter (LRV 80 vs 73), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Quicksilver vs Snowdrop
Quicksilver
Snowdrop
Sherwin-Williams
Quicksilver
6245 · LRV 75
Sherwin-Williams
Snowdrop
6511 · LRV 80

Snowdrop reads slightly lighter (LRV 80 vs 75), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Ski Slope vs Snowdrop
Ski Slope
Snowdrop
Sherwin-Williams
Ski Slope
6518 · 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.

Complementary Colors

Snowdrop vs Whimsical White
Snowdrop
Whimsical White
Sherwin-Williams
Snowdrop
6511 · LRV 80
Sherwin-Williams
Whimsical White
6826 · LRV 79

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 80 vs 79), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Chaise Mauve
Chaise Mauve vs Snowdrop
Chaise Mauve
Snowdrop
Sherwin-Williams
Chaise Mauve
6016 · LRV 46
Sherwin-Williams
Snowdrop
6511 · LRV 80

Snowdrop reflects far more light (LRV 80 vs 46), opening up a space where Chaise Mauve encloses it.

Wallflower
Snowdrop vs Wallflower
Snowdrop
Wallflower
Sherwin-Williams
Snowdrop
6511 · LRV 80
Sherwin-Williams
Wallflower
6281 · LRV 64

At LRV 80 vs 64, Snowdrop is decisively the brighter choice.

Raisin
Raisin vs Snowdrop
Raisin
Snowdrop
Sherwin-Williams
Raisin
7630 · LRV 3
Sherwin-Williams
Snowdrop
6511 · LRV 80

Snowdrop reflects far more light (LRV 80 vs 3), opening up a space where Raisin encloses it.

River Rouge vs Snowdrop
River Rouge
Snowdrop
Sherwin-Williams
River Rouge
6026 · LRV 12
Sherwin-Williams
Snowdrop
6511 · LRV 80

At LRV 80 vs 12, Snowdrop is decisively the brighter choice.

Mauve Finery
Mauve Finery vs Snowdrop
Mauve Finery
Snowdrop
Sherwin-Williams
Mauve Finery
6282 · LRV 51
Sherwin-Williams
Snowdrop
6511 · LRV 80

Snowdrop reflects far more light (LRV 80 vs 51), opening up a space where Mauve Finery encloses it.

Rose Brocade
Rose Brocade vs Snowdrop
Rose Brocade
Snowdrop
Sherwin-Williams
Rose Brocade
0004 · LRV 19
Sherwin-Williams
Snowdrop
6511 · LRV 80

Snowdrop reflects far more light (LRV 80 vs 19), opening up a space where Rose Brocade encloses it.

Lighter Colors

Rarified Air
Rarified Air vs Snowdrop
Rarified Air
Snowdrop
Sherwin-Williams
Rarified Air
6525 · 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.

Faraway Blue
Faraway Blue vs Snowdrop
Faraway Blue
Snowdrop
Sherwin-Williams
Faraway Blue
7133 · LRV 84
Sherwin-Williams
Snowdrop
6511 · LRV 80

Faraway Blue reads slightly lighter (LRV 84 vs 80), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Darker Colors

Rainsong
Rainsong vs Snowdrop
Rainsong
Snowdrop
Sherwin-Williams
Rainsong
9681 · 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.

Festoon Aqua
Festoon Aqua vs Snowdrop
Festoon Aqua
Snowdrop
Sherwin-Williams
Festoon Aqua
0019 · LRV 46
Sherwin-Williams
Snowdrop
6511 · LRV 80

At LRV 80 vs 46, Snowdrop is decisively the brighter choice.

Mountain Air
Mountain Air vs Snowdrop
Mountain Air
Snowdrop
Sherwin-Williams
Mountain Air
6224 · LRV 73
Sherwin-Williams
Snowdrop
6511 · LRV 80

Snowdrop reads slightly lighter (LRV 80 vs 73), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Aquaverde
Aquaverde vs Snowdrop
Aquaverde
Snowdrop
Sherwin-Williams
Aquaverde
9051 · LRV 49
Sherwin-Williams
Snowdrop
6511 · LRV 80

Snowdrop reflects far more light (LRV 80 vs 49), opening up a space where Aquaverde encloses it.

Watery
Snowdrop vs Watery
Snowdrop
Watery
Sherwin-Williams
Snowdrop
6511 · LRV 80
Sherwin-Williams
Watery
6478 · LRV 57

Snowdrop reflects far more light (LRV 80 vs 57), opening up a space where Watery encloses it.

Color Codes

HEX#E0E8E7
RGB224, 232, 231
HSL173° 15% 89%
CMYK3 0 0 9
CIE LabL: 91.4 a: -2.8 b: -0.4
XYZX: 74.02 Y: 79.33 Z: 87.00
Strip272 pos. C2