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Topsail

Topsail is a bright and airy Blue from Sherwin-Williams. Our real-world data shows it is a primary choice when homeowners need to maximize natural light while maintaining a clean, neutral backdrop. Below, you'll find 20 examples of this shade in actual homes along with suggested color relationships.

Hex

#DAE2E0

LRV

74.68

Light Reflectance Value
74.68
light
Temperaturecool
SaturationBright

Topsail's Color Strip

Topsail is the third shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Snowdrop and Blue Horizon. The strip spans from Sky High at the lightest end to Undercool at the deepest. Strip 272 lines up the full value range so you can see exactly where this color lands among its closest relatives.

Topsail in Real Rooms

Topsail has a high LRV of 74.68 — 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 misc, kitchen, living room, bathroom, bedroom and house.

Color Strip 272

4 Misc Photos

See how Topsail is used in narrow hallways to create a "gallery" feel. The color provides a steady, rhythmic background that allows a series of framed photos or art pieces to feel like a cohesive, professional installation.

Sherwin Williams Topsail wall paint

Sherwin Williams Topsail wall paint

@pacesetterpainting

Topsail Hallway

Topsail Hallway

@housepour_surfcity

Sherwin Williams Topsail Accent Wall Panelling

Sherwin Williams Topsail Accent Wall Panelling

@longshorecustomhomes

Sw 6217 Hallway

Sw 6217 Hallway

@woodsidediy

1 Kitchen Photo

Using Topsail in the kitchen allows the architectural details—like open shelving or a custom range hood—to stand out. It creates a soft-focus background that makes even a simple stack of white plates look like a deliberate design choice.

Sherwin Williams Topsail kitchen color review

Sherwin Williams Topsail kitchen color review

@thishouseofsix

4 Living Room Photos

In a living room, Topsail 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 Topsail Living Room

Sw Topsail Living Room

@pacesetterpainting

Sherwin Williams Topsail living room picture

Sherwin Williams Topsail living room picture

@thishouseofsix

SW Topsail living room interior

SW Topsail living room interior

@thishouseofsix

SW 6217 living room paint review

SW 6217 living room paint review

@thishouseofsix

6 Bathroom Photos

Pairing Topsail with natural stone like travertine or slate creates an earthy, elemental bathroom that feels connected to nature. It moves the design away from plastic-heavy modernism toward something much more timeless and tactile.

SW 6217 bathroom paint review

SW 6217 bathroom paint review

@ahunter07

4 Bedroom Photos

Pairing Topsail with tonal textures—like a silk rug or a bouclé chair—creates a layered, monochromatic look that is the height of sophistication for a bedroom. It proves that you don't need high-contrast colors to create a room that feels high-design and deeply personal.

Sherwin Williams Topsail bedroom paint

Sherwin Williams Topsail bedroom paint

@shana_in_the_city

Topsail Bedroom

Topsail Bedroom

@bigmamashousereno

Bedroom

Bedroom

@bigmamashousereno

Bedroom

Bedroom

@thisgracefulbeauty

1 House Photo

For coastal or high-exposure homes, Topsail is a smart choice. It has the complexity to look good even when dusted with salt or slightly weathered, maintaining its "intentional" look even when the elements are at their peak.

Sw 6217 Exterior

Sw 6217 Exterior

@tailsofcaymanandfriends

Coordinating Colors

Trim Color

Similar Colors

Color Codes

HEX#DAE2E0
RGB218, 226, 224
HSL165° 12% 87%
CMYK4 0 1 11
CIE LabL: 89.2 a: -3.0 b: 0.0
XYZX: 69.56 Y: 74.68 Z: 81.26
Strip272 pos. C3