Color spec
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams |
| Name | Blithe Blue |
| SKU | SW 9052 |
| Hex | #90BDBD |
| RGB | 144, 189, 189 |
| HSL | 180°, 25%, 65% |
| LRV | 46 |
| Undertone | cool blue-green tone |
| Family | Teal |
About Sherwin-Williams Blithe Blue
Blithe Blue sits in the mid-range at LRV 46, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its teal undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Blithe Blue is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Teals add character without shouting — good for a vanity, an island or a feature wall.
Closest matches by brand
13 brands within ΔE 5The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all teal from that brand.
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Clare
Kompozit
Similar Sherwin-Williams colors
closest in the Sherwin-Williams deckThe nearest shades to Blithe Blue within Sherwin-Williams's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #90BDBD in HSL space. Pair Blithe Blue with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
Sherwin-Williams Blithe Blue Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Blithe Blue from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Sherwin-Williams SW 9052 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Behr Equivalent of Blithe Blue
The closest Behr equivalent of Blithe Blue is Norwester (N470-4). At ΔE 0.92 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 46). If Behr is your counter, order Norwester and you'll get the same color. See the full Norwester swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Blithe Blue
The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Blithe Blue is Spirit in the Sky (676). At ΔE 0.94 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 46). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Spirit in the Sky and you'll get the same color. See the full Spirit in the Sky swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Blithe Blue
At Valspar, the closest color to Blithe Blue is Aquamarine (V066-3) — very close at ΔE 2.04, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45.4 vs 46) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Aquamarine swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Blithe Blue
PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of Blithe Blue. The nearest is Kingston Aqua (PPG1150-4) at ΔE 3.65 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 46). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Kingston Aqua swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Blithe Blue
Glidden has no exact twin of Blithe Blue. The nearest is Kingston Aqua (PPG1150-4) at ΔE 3.56 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 46). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Kingston Aqua swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Blithe Blue
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Blithe Blue. The nearest is Rockets (233-4DB) at ΔE 3.89 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 46). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Rockets swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Blithe Blue
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Blithe Blue. The nearest is Treetop (DE5710) at ΔE 4.82 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs noticeably darker (LRV 39 vs 46). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Treetop swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Blithe Blue
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Blithe Blue is Morning Calm (JG-77) — very close at ΔE 2.86, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 42 vs 46) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Morning Calm swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Blithe Blue
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Stillwater (0687), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.77). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 49 vs 46) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Blithe Blue without repainting risk. See the full Stillwater swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Blithe Blue
The closest C2 Paint equivalent of Blithe Blue is A Cappella (C2-717). At ΔE 0.83 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 46). If C2 Paint is your counter, order A Cappella and you'll get the same color. See the full A Cappella swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Blithe Blue
At Clare, the closest color to Blithe Blue is Vacay (PNT100-LT-44) — very close at ΔE 2.66, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 42 vs 46) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Vacay swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Blithe Blue
Kompozit's nearest match is Stillwater (0687), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.77). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 48 vs 46) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Blithe Blue without repainting risk. See the full Stillwater swatch →