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Sherwin Williams Byte Blue SW6498

Byte Blue

Sherwin Williams

SW6498

About Byte Blue by Sherwin Williams

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Brightness: 68.4%

Tone: Cool

HEX: #c5dce0

RGB: 197, 220, 224

Hue189°

Saturation30%

Lightness83%

Similar Colors by Sherwin Williams

These are close matches to Byte Blue from the same brand. They keep a similar look and work well in the same type of rooms.

Byte Blue

Sherwin Williams

SW6498

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about how Byte Blue looks in real rooms, how it behaves with light, and how it pairs with other shades.

Is Byte Blue SW6498 a warm or cool color?
Byte Blue by Sherwin Williams is a cool mid tone color. It will usually read cool in most homes rather than a sharp pure white.
What type of color is Byte Blue?
Byte Blue sits in the blue family. Its hue is about 189°, which keeps it in that range on the color wheel.
What are the color stats for Byte Blue?
Brightness is about 68%. Saturation is around 30%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 83%. Hue is close to 189°. The hex value is #c5dce0. The RGB value is 197, 220, 224.
Is Byte Blue better for dark rooms or bright rooms?
Byte Blue has brightness around 68%. It sits in the middle, so it can work in both darker and brighter rooms if you balance the lighting.
Which colors go with Byte Blue?
You can match Byte Blue with simple whites for trim and ceiling, or with nearby neutrals from the same brand. The similar colors and complementary colors on this page are a good starting point for pairing.
Where does Byte Blue work best in a home?
Byte Blue works well as an accent on one or two walls, in cozy rooms, or in spaces with stronger daylight where a deeper color will not feel heavy.
How does Byte Blue compare to a pure white paint?
Byte Blue is softer than a pure untinted white. The cool undertone and mid tone color feel more gentle on the eye, so it tends to look calmer and less stark on large walls.

Lighter Shades by Sherwin Williams

These lighter shades sit above Byte Blue in brightness. They give a softer feel without drifting far from the same family.

Byte Blue

Sherwin Williams

SW6498

Darker Shades by Sherwin Williams

These colors drop a bit below Byte Blue in brightness. They can add depth without leaving the same style.

Byte Blue

Sherwin Williams

SW6498

Complementary Colors by Sherwin Williams

These colors sit on the opposite side of the color wheel from Byte Blue. They add contrast without clashing.

Byte Blue

Sherwin Williams

SW6498

Alternate Colors by other brands

These colors from other brands have a similar look to Byte Blue. They are helpful if you switch between brands or match to a contractor’s paint line.

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