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Sherwin-Williams DazzleSW 6962 · #5287B9 · LRV 22

Dazzle reads as a cool blue tone — dark — high drama, needs strong daylight or warm bulbs. The notes below cover the color's details, what Sherwin-Williams SW 6962 actually looks like under different light, and the closest matches at competing US brands.

SHERWIN-WILLIAMS DAZZLE
RGB 82, 135, 185LRV 22

Color spec

BrandSherwin-Williams
NameDazzle
SKUSW 6962
Hex#5287B9
RGB82, 135, 185
HSL209°, 42%, 52%
LRV22
Undertonecool blue tone
FamilyBlue
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About Sherwin-Williams Dazzle

With an LRV of 22, Dazzle is a deep, dramatic shade. It soaks up light in north-facing rooms and looks richest where strong daylight hits it. Its blue 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. Warm artificial light softens it; cool LED can make it look flat, so match your bulbs to the mood you want.

Dazzle works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. Blues calm a room, which makes them popular in bedrooms, bathrooms and home offices.

Closest matches by brand

12 brands within ΔE 5

The 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 blue from that brand.

Behr

5,644 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.62
All blue at Behr →
S530-5 · #5E8DBF · ΔE 2.62 · LRV 25
PPU15-06 · #5C83B5 · ΔE 3.05 · LRV 22
PPU15-6 · #5C83B5 · ΔE 3.05 · LRV 22
MQ5-46 · #6A8ABA · ΔE 4.86 · LRV 25

Benjamin Moore

4,068 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.07
All blue at Benjamin Moore →
CSP-555 · #5F8EC2 · ΔE 3.07 · LRV 28
803 · #5E8FB6 · ΔE 3.48 · LRV 27
2067-40 · #6289C6 · ΔE 4.11 · LRV 27
818 · #5B7EB7 · ΔE 4.92 · LRV 23

Valspar

2,858 colors in deck · best ΔE 0
All blue at Valspar →
8001-44E · #5287B9 · ΔE 0 · LRV 22
8001-45F · #5985C0 · ΔE 2.71 · LRV 23
8002-44E · #498BB8 · ΔE 3.16 · LRV 23
V072-5 · #498BB8 · ΔE 3.16 · LRV 23.2

PPG / Glidden

2,132 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.1
All blue at PPG / Glidden →
PPG1244-5 · #5489BF · ΔE 1.1 · LRV 24
PPG1161-5 · #4F84AF · ΔE 2 · LRV 21
PPG1242-5 · #3C86BE · ΔE 2.75 · LRV 22
PPG1162-5 · #5E84B0 · ΔE 2.87 · LRV 22

Glidden

3,101 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.27
All blue at Glidden →
PPG1244-5 · #5488C0 · ΔE 1.27 · LRV 23
31BB 23/340 · #5184BF · ΔE 1.82 · LRV 23
PPG1242-5 · #3C85BE · ΔE 2.68 · LRV 21
PPG1162-5 · #5D84B1 · ΔE 2.69 · LRV 22

Dutch Boy

1,340 colors in deck · best ΔE 0
All blue at Dutch Boy →
139-5DB · #5287B9 · ΔE 0 · LRV 22

Dunn-Edwards

2,298 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.22
All blue at Dunn-Edwards →
DE5865 · #4A87CB · ΔE 2.22 · LRV 22
DE5858 · #3D87BB · ΔE 3.05 · LRV 21
DE5851 · #5588AB · ΔE 3.59 · LRV 21
DE5893 · #5E81C1 · ΔE 4.84 · LRV 21

Farrow & Ball

302 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.93
All blue at Farrow & Ball →
NO. CB12 · #4280B8 · ΔE 2.93 · LRV 20
NO. 237 · #6A8FB2 · ΔE 4.56 · LRV 26
NO. 215 · #5E86A3 · ΔE 4.76 · LRV 22

Diamond Vogel

1,386 colors in deck · best ΔE 4.07
All blue at Diamond Vogel →
0647 · #567FA3 · ΔE 4.07 · LRV 20
0612 · #547CBC · ΔE 4.95 · LRV 20

Hirshfield's

1,469 colors in deck · best ΔE 4.59
All blue at Hirshfield's →
0612 · #477BBD · ΔE 4.59 · LRV 22
0618 · #6B90B3 · ΔE 4.8 · LRV 28

C2 Paint

580 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.7
All blue at C2 Paint →
C2-764 · #5A83AA · ΔE 2.7 · LRV 21

Kompozit

1,321 colors in deck · best ΔE 4.59
All blue at Kompozit →
0612 · #477BBD · ΔE 4.59 · LRV 19
0618 · #6B90B3 · ΔE 4.8 · LRV 26

Similar Sherwin-Williams colors

closest in the Sherwin-Williams deck

The nearest shades to Dazzle within Sherwin-Williams's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.

SW 9065 · LRV 23
SW 6970 · LRV 23
SW 6508 · LRV 22
SW 6529 · LRV 25
SW 6522 · LRV 24
SW 6963 · LRV 18

Coordinated palette

Generated by hue-rotating #5287B9 in HSL space. Pair Dazzle with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.

COMPLEMENTARY
#5287B9 + #B98452
TRIADIC
#5287B9 · #B95287 · #87B952
ANALOGOUS
#52B9B7 · #5287B9 · #5254B9

Accessibility (WCAG contrast)

Sample text on white
3.8:1AA Large
Sample text on black
5.52:1AA

WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.

Sherwin-Williams Dazzle Equivalents at Other Brands

Matching Dazzle 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 6962 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.

Behr Equivalent of Dazzle

At Behr, the closest color to Dazzle is Neon Blue (PPU15-06) — very close at ΔE 3.05, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 22 vs 22) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Neon Blue swatch →

Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Dazzle

Benjamin Moore has no exact twin of Dazzle. The nearest is Watertown (818) at ΔE 4.92 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 23 vs 22). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Watertown swatch →

Valspar Equivalent of Dazzle

The closest Valspar equivalent of Dazzle is Picasso (8001-44E). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 22 vs 22). If Valspar is your counter, order Picasso and you'll get the same color. See the full Picasso swatch →

PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Dazzle

PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Blueberry Popover (PPG1244-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.1). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 24 vs 22) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Dazzle without repainting risk. See the full Blueberry Popover swatch →

Glidden Equivalent of Dazzle

Glidden's nearest match is Blueberry Popover (PPG1244-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.27). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 23 vs 22) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Dazzle without repainting risk. See the full Blueberry Popover swatch →

Dutch Boy Equivalent of Dazzle

The closest Dutch Boy equivalent of Dazzle is Endless Summer (139-5DB). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 22 vs 22). If Dutch Boy is your counter, order Endless Summer and you'll get the same color. See the full Endless Summer swatch →

Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Dazzle

At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Dazzle is Walker Lake (DE5858) — very close at ΔE 3.05, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 21 vs 22) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Walker Lake swatch →

Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Dazzle

At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Dazzle is Pea Flower Tea (NO. CB12) — very close at ΔE 2.93, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 20 vs 22) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Pea Flower Tea swatch →

Hirshfield's Equivalent of Dazzle

Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Dazzle. The nearest is Parkwater (0612) at ΔE 4.59 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 22 vs 22). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Parkwater swatch →

C2 Paint Equivalent of Dazzle

At C2 Paint, the closest color to Dazzle is Blue Moon (C2-764) — very close at ΔE 2.7, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 21 vs 22) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Blue Moon swatch →

Kompozit Equivalent of Dazzle

Kompozit has no exact twin of Dazzle. The nearest is Parkwater (0612) at ΔE 4.59 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 19 vs 22). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Parkwater swatch →

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