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Topsail

There is more to Sherwin-Williams Topsail (6217) than the swatch alone: its depth, undertones and setting all shape the final impression. With an LRV of 74.7, it sits on the light-reflective side of the palette and can feel especially open in generous daylight. 20 sourced room photos offer a closer look at the color in lived-in settings.

LRV

74.68

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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 Rooms

Follow Topsail from one space to another and watch how light, scale and surrounding materials reshape its character. 20 sourced room photos offer a closer look at the color in lived-in settings.

4 Misc Photos

Topsail (6217) moves through 4 misc images without becoming a fixed prescription for the room. Its cool classification can bring a composed, clean tension to warmer finishes.

Sherwin Williams Topsail wall paint

Wall surfaces painted in Topsail blue create serene sophistication.

@pacesetterpainting

Topsail Hallway

Hallway walls in Topsail provide a calming passage through the home.

@housepour_surfcity

Sherwin Williams Topsail Accent Wall Panelling

Paneled accent wall in Topsail draws focus to architectural detail.

@longshorecustomhomes

Sw 6217 Hallway

Hallway receives soft light reflecting off Topsail-painted walls.

@woodsidediy

1 Kitchen Photo

Topsail (6217) offers a starting mood rather than a finished formula: Its cool classification can bring a composed, clean tension to warmer finishes. Test it under daylight, task lighting and evening pendants.

Sherwin Williams Topsail kitchen color review

Kitchen walls in Topsail blue offer a calming color anchor.

@thishouseofsix

4 Living Room Photos

4 living room images place Topsail (6217) in a space shaped by conversation, quiet evenings and changing daylight. Its LRV of 74.7 gives it a light-reflective character, though shadows and neighboring finishes can still draw out surprising depth.

Sw Topsail Living Room

Walls painted in Topsail create a serene backdrop for living room furnishings.

@pacesetterpainting

Sherwin Williams Topsail living room picture

Sofa sits against walls painted in soft Topsail throughout the room.

@thishouseofsix

SW Topsail living room interior

Window light enhances the subtle depth of Topsail on living room walls.

@thishouseofsix

SW 6217 living room paint review

Living room walls in Topsail complement both modern and traditional furniture.

@thishouseofsix

6 Bathroom Photos

Viewed across 6 bathroom images in a compact setting where tile, fixtures and color sit close together, Topsail (6217) reveals how much color depends on scale, surface and shadow. Its LRV of 74.7 gives it a light-reflective character, though shadows and neighboring finishes can still draw out surprising depth.

SW 6217 bathroom paint review

Bathroom vanity sits against walls painted in calming Topsail.

@ahunter07

4 Bedroom Photos

Topsail (6217) moves through 4 bedroom images without becoming a fixed prescription for the room. Its cool classification can bring a composed, clean tension to warmer finishes.

Sherwin Williams Topsail bedroom paint

Bedroom walls in Topsail establish a peaceful sleeping environment.

@shana_in_the_city

Topsail Bedroom

Bed frames pop against the serene Topsail wall color.

@bigmamashousereno

Bedroom

Bedside lighting glows warmly against Topsail-painted walls.

@bigmamashousereno

Bedroom

Windows frame views nicely with Topsail walls surrounding the bedroom.

@thisgracefulbeauty

1 House Photo

Viewed across 1 house image in an exterior viewed across distance, weather and the changing sky, Topsail (6217) reveals how much color depends on scale, surface and shadow. Its LRV of 74.7 gives it a light-reflective character, though shadows and neighboring finishes can still draw out surprising depth.

Sw 6217 Exterior

Exterior siding in Topsail gives the home classic curb appeal.

@tailsofcaymanandfriends

Coordinating Colors

Pure White
Pure White
Topsail
Topsail
Pure White vs Topsail
Sherwin-Williams
Pure White
7005 · LRV 84
Sherwin-Williams
Topsail
6217 · LRV 75

Pure White reads slightly lighter (LRV 84 vs 75), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Extra White
Extra White
Topsail
Topsail
Extra White vs Topsail
Sherwin-Williams
Extra White
7006 · LRV 86
Sherwin-Williams
Topsail
6217 · LRV 75

Extra White reads slightly lighter (LRV 86 vs 75), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Mount Etna
Mount Etna
Topsail
Topsail
Mount Etna vs Topsail
Sherwin-Williams
Mount Etna
7625 · LRV 6
Sherwin-Williams
Topsail
6217 · LRV 75

Topsail reflects far more light (LRV 75 vs 6), opening up a space where Mount Etna encloses it.

Trim Color

Pure White
Pure White
Topsail
Topsail
Pure White vs Topsail
Sherwin-Williams
Pure White
7005 · LRV 84
Sherwin-Williams
Topsail
6217 · LRV 75

Pure White reads slightly lighter (LRV 84 vs 75), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Similar Colors

Mountain Air
Mountain Air
Topsail
Topsail
Mountain Air vs Topsail
Sherwin-Williams
Mountain Air
6224 · LRV 73
Sherwin-Williams
Topsail
6217 · LRV 75

With LRVs of 75 and 73, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Mantra
Topsail
Topsail
Mantra vs Topsail
Sherwin-Williams
Mantra
9631 · LRV 75
Sherwin-Williams
Topsail
6217 · LRV 75

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 75 vs 75), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Rainsong
Rainsong
Topsail
Topsail
Rainsong vs Topsail
Sherwin-Williams
Rainsong
9681 · LRV 78
Sherwin-Williams
Topsail
6217 · LRV 75

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

Quicksilver
Topsail
Topsail
Quicksilver vs Topsail
Sherwin-Williams
Quicksilver
6245 · LRV 75
Sherwin-Williams
Topsail
6217 · LRV 75

With LRVs of 75 and 75, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Snowdrop
Topsail
Topsail
Snowdrop vs 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.

Dew Drop
Dew Drop
Topsail
Topsail
Dew Drop vs Topsail
Sherwin-Williams
Dew Drop
9641 · LRV 70
Sherwin-Williams
Topsail
6217 · LRV 75

Topsail reads slightly lighter (LRV 75 vs 70), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Timid Blue
Topsail
Topsail
Timid Blue vs Topsail
Sherwin-Williams
Timid Blue
6490 · LRV 79
Sherwin-Williams
Topsail
6217 · LRV 75

Timid Blue reads slightly lighter (LRV 79 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.

Ski Slope
Topsail
Topsail
Ski Slope vs Topsail
Sherwin-Williams
Ski Slope
6518 · LRV 78
Sherwin-Williams
Topsail
6217 · LRV 75

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 78 vs 75), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Sky High
Sky High
Topsail
Topsail
Sky High vs Topsail
Sherwin-Williams
Sky High
6504 · LRV 78
Sherwin-Williams
Topsail
6217 · LRV 75

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

Complementary Colors

Topsail
Topsail
Whimsical White
Topsail vs Whimsical White
Sherwin-Williams
Topsail
6217 · LRV 75
Sherwin-Williams
Whimsical White
6826 · LRV 79

A 5-point LRV gap (79 vs 75) makes Whimsical White the marginally brighter of the two.

Chaise Mauve
Chaise Mauve
Topsail
Topsail
Chaise Mauve vs Topsail
Sherwin-Williams
Chaise Mauve
6016 · LRV 46
Sherwin-Williams
Topsail
6217 · LRV 75

Topsail reflects far more light (LRV 75 vs 46), opening up a space where Chaise Mauve encloses it.

Ruby Violet
Topsail
Topsail
Ruby Violet vs Topsail
Sherwin-Williams
Ruby Violet
9076 · LRV 24
Sherwin-Williams
Topsail
6217 · LRV 75

Topsail reflects far more light (LRV 75 vs 24), opening up a space where Ruby Violet encloses it.

Plum Dandy
Topsail
Topsail
Plum Dandy vs Topsail
Sherwin-Williams
Plum Dandy
6284 · LRV 17
Sherwin-Williams
Topsail
6217 · LRV 75

At LRV 75 vs 17, Topsail is decisively the brighter choice.

Thistle
Thistle
Topsail
Topsail
Thistle vs Topsail
Sherwin-Williams
Thistle
6283 · LRV 30
Sherwin-Williams
Topsail
6217 · LRV 75

At LRV 75 vs 30, Topsail is decisively the brighter choice.

Topsail
Topsail
Wallflower
Wallflower
Topsail vs Wallflower
Sherwin-Williams
Topsail
6217 · LRV 75
Sherwin-Williams
Wallflower
6281 · LRV 64

A 10-point LRV gap (75 vs 64) makes Topsail the marginally brighter of the two.

Raisin
Raisin
Topsail
Topsail
Raisin vs Topsail
Sherwin-Williams
Raisin
7630 · LRV 3
Sherwin-Williams
Topsail
6217 · LRV 75

Topsail reflects far more light (LRV 75 vs 3), opening up a space where Raisin encloses it.

Lighter Colors

Rainsong
Rainsong
Topsail
Topsail
Rainsong vs Topsail
Sherwin-Williams
Rainsong
9681 · LRV 78
Sherwin-Williams
Topsail
6217 · LRV 75

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

Snowdrop
Topsail
Topsail
Snowdrop vs 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.

Darker Colors

Serenely
Serenely
Topsail
Topsail
Serenely vs Topsail
Sherwin-Williams
Serenely
9632 · LRV 66
Sherwin-Williams
Topsail
6217 · LRV 75

A 8-point LRV gap (75 vs 66) makes Topsail the marginally brighter of the two.

Eventide
Eventide
Topsail
Topsail
Eventide vs Topsail
Sherwin-Williams
Eventide
9643 · LRV 41
Sherwin-Williams
Topsail
6217 · LRV 75

Topsail reflects far more light (LRV 75 vs 41), opening up a space where Eventide encloses it.

Color Codes

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

Manufacturer description

Let your mood gently soar with this bright, sky blue pastel. Lends an elegant lightness to any bathroom or nursery.

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