Tradewind
Often used for its versatile and reflective qualities, Tradewind 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 21 real-home scenarios to help you visualize this color alongside our expert data.
Hex
#C2CFCF
LRV
60.60
Tradewind's Color Strip
Tradewind is the first shade on this 7-color strip, the lightest in this coordinated family. Strip 219 lines up the full value range so you can see exactly where this color lands among its closest relatives.
Tradewind in Real Rooms
Tradewind has a high LRV of 60.6 — it reflects a lot of light and will read pale and airy in most spaces. It's neutral in temperature and , making it adaptable across different lighting conditions and room orientations. Grouped in the Blue family, the photos below show it applied in a bathroom, bedroom, front door, home office, house, kitchen, living room, misc and mudroom.
5 Bathroom Photos
Bathrooms test color in specific ways — task lighting, tile grout, and chrome or brass fixtures all compete for attention. Tradewind holds its own against all of it, and tends to photograph even better than it reads in person.
Bathroom walls in Tradewind offer a spa-like coastal escape.
@mybudgetrecipes
Vanity wall in Tradewind blue elevates this spa-like bathroom.
@michaelwallpapercharleston
Shower surround tiles contrast beautifully with Tradewind accent walls.
@michaelwallpapercharleston
Bathroom walls in Tradewind evoke a refreshing water retreat.
@jayhawk_construction
Wainscoting in Tradewind adds textural depth to bathroom design.
@blatt.victoria
3 Bedroom Photos
A bedroom finished in Tradewind rewards the time you spend in it. The color is deep enough to feel intentional and luxurious, but not so saturated that it becomes visually tiring over time — it strikes the perfect balance for a space meant for both deep sleep and the slow, reflective hours before it.
Bedroom walls in Tradewind promote restful sleep and tranquility.
@mybudgetrecipes
Headboard wall in soft Tradewind enhances bedroom tranquility.
@thedecorologist
Bedroom ceiling painted Tradewind creates an unexpected calming effect.
@binksgocoastal
2 Front Door Photos
Choosing Tradewind for your entry is an exercise in restraint and elegance. It suggests a home that is well-cared for and curated, setting a high bar for the interior design before the door is even opened.
Front door painted Tradewind makes a bold statement.
@mybudgetrecipes
Front entry door painted Tradewind welcomes guests with charm.
@vaughnhillhome
1 Home Office Photo
To create a "library" feel in your home office, use Tradewind on both the walls and the built-in shelving. This monochromatic approach creates a sophisticated, academic atmosphere that makes the room feel like a true destination for thought.
Home office walls in Tradewind foster focus and calm productivity.
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1 House Photo
Tradewind is particularly effective on modern-style homes with flat planes and large windows. The color emphasizes the geometry of the house, using shadows and light to create a dynamic, ever-changing facade throughout the day.
Exterior walls glow softly in calming Tradewind blue.
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1 Kitchen Photo
For smaller kitchens, Tradewind can be used to create a "jewel box" effect. By painting the walls and trim in this same shade, you eliminate visual breaks, making the room feel more expansive and sophisticated despite its modest footprint.
Kitchen cabinets in Tradewind create a serene cooking space.
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3 Living Room Photos
Choosing Tradewind for a main living area is a commitment to timelessness. It avoids the trend-cycle fatigue of brighter hues, offering a sophisticated neutrality that can be reimagined every few years simply by swapping out textiles or accent pillows. It is the ultimate foundation for an evolving home.
Wall paneling painted in Tradewind brings coastal charm indoors.
@mybudgetrecipes
Fireplace surround painted Tradewind complements warm natural lighting.
@randlehouse
Sofa wall in soft Tradewind blue grounds the seating arrangement.
@sweethattiefarms
4 Misc Photos
Note how Tradewind is used as a "ceiling color" in some of these rooms. This "fifth wall" application is a bold designer move that can make a room feel infinitely more cozy and architecturally unique.
Accent wall in Tradewind anchors this comfortable seating area.
@kandnpainting
Bedroom walls wrapped in Tradewind establish a peaceful retreat.
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Trim and walls in Tradewind create cohesive, calming flow.
@binksgocoastal
Child's room walls in Tradewind foster imaginative play spaces.
@magbug
1 Mudroom Photo
In a laundry/mudroom combo, Tradewind adds a touch of luxury to a space that is usually purely functional. It makes the chores feel a little less like work by surrounding you with a color that is sophisticated and calming.
Mudroom cubbies finished in Tradewind handle daily traffic gracefully.
@binksgocoastal
Expert Perspectives
In-depth articles and real-home features from across our network of home and design sites.
Coordinating Colors
Shell White reflects far more light (LRV 83 vs 61), opening up a space where Tradewind encloses it.
Trim Color
Similar Colors
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 61 vs 58), so neither reads brighter in a room.
A 6-point LRV gap (67 vs 61) makes Little Boy Blu the marginally brighter of the two.
A 8-point LRV gap (61 vs 53) makes Tradewind the marginally brighter of the two.
Tradewind reads slightly lighter (LRV 61 vs 53), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
With LRVs of 62 and 61, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Hinting Blue reads slightly lighter (LRV 68 vs 61), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Complementary Colors
Mauve Tinge reflects far more light (LRV 76 vs 61), opening up a space where Tradewind encloses it.
A 10-point LRV gap (61 vs 50) makes Tradewind the marginally brighter of the two.
At LRV 61 vs 5, Tradewind is decisively the brighter choice.
Tradewind reads slightly lighter (LRV 61 vs 57), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Tradewind reflects far more light (LRV 61 vs 27), opening up a space where Rosaline Pearl encloses it.
Tradewind reflects far more light (LRV 61 vs 5), opening up a space where Cracked Pepper encloses it.
Lighter Colors
At LRV 78 vs 61, Rarified Air is decisively the brighter choice.
Mountain Air reflects far more light (LRV 73 vs 61), opening up a space where Tradewind encloses it.
Darker Colors
Tradewind reflects far more light (LRV 61 vs 39), opening up a space where Dutch Tile Blue encloses it.
Tradewind reads slightly lighter (LRV 61 vs 53), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
A 8-point LRV gap (61 vs 53) makes Tradewind the marginally brighter of the two.