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Sherwin Williams Drizzle SW6479

Drizzle

Sherwin Williams

SW6479

About Drizzle by Sherwin Williams

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Brightness: 38.8%

Tone: Cool

HEX: #8caeab

RGB: 140, 174, 171

Hue175°

Saturation17%

Lightness62%

Similar Colors by Sherwin Williams

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

Drizzle

Sherwin Williams

SW6479

Frequently asked questions

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

Is Drizzle SW6479 a warm or cool color?
Drizzle by Sherwin Williams is a cool deeper color. It will usually read cool in most homes rather than a sharp pure white.
What type of color is Drizzle?
Drizzle sits in the blue family. Its hue is about 175°, which keeps it in that range on the color wheel.
What are the color stats for Drizzle?
Brightness is about 39%. Saturation is around 17%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 62%. Hue is close to 175°. The hex value is #8caeab. The RGB value is 140, 174, 171.
Is Drizzle better for dark rooms or bright rooms?
Drizzle has brightness around 39%. It is deeper, so it usually looks best in rooms with fair to strong daylight, where there is enough light to show the color.
Which colors go with Drizzle?
You can match Drizzle 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 Drizzle work best in a home?
Drizzle 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 Drizzle compare to a pure white paint?
Drizzle is softer than a pure untinted white. The cool undertone and deeper 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 Drizzle in brightness. They give a softer feel without drifting far from the same family.

Drizzle

Sherwin Williams

SW6479

Darker Shades by Sherwin Williams

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

Drizzle

Sherwin Williams

SW6479

Complementary Colors by Sherwin Williams

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

Drizzle

Sherwin Williams

SW6479

Alternate Colors by other brands

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

Venus Teal

Behr

PPU13-08

ARTESIAN WELL

Glidden

PPG1231-5

Gulf Stream

Benjamin Moore

670

HOLLY GLEN

Glidden

PPG1144-4