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Sherwin-Williams Niebla AzulSW 9137 · #B6C3C4 · LRV 53

Niebla Azul reads as a cool blue-green tone — light — bounces daylight without going clinical. The notes below cover the color's details, what Sherwin-Williams SW 9137 actually looks like under different light, and the closest matches at competing US brands.

SHERWIN-WILLIAMS NIEBLA AZUL
RGB 182, 195, 196LRV 53

Color spec

BrandSherwin-Williams
NameNiebla Azul
SKUSW 9137
Hex#B6C3C4
RGB182, 195, 196
HSL184°, 11%, 74%
LRV53
Undertonecool blue-green tone
FamilyGray
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About Sherwin-Williams Niebla Azul

At LRV 53, Niebla Azul is a light color that bounces daylight around a room without tipping into stark white. 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. It holds its undertone in most exposures, which is what makes light shades like this so forgiving room to room.

Niebla Azul is an easy whole-room color for living spaces and bedrooms, and light enough to carry onto trim or a ceiling if you want a soft, seamless look. Grays like this read as a modern neutral and sit comfortably alongside both warm woods and cool metals.

Closest matches by brand

18 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 gray from that brand.

Behr

5,644 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.63
All gray at Behr →
770E-3 · #B0C1C3 · ΔE 1.63 · LRV 51
790E-3 · #B4C0BE · ΔE 1.71 · LRV 51
PPF-26 · #BCC3C2 · ΔE 2.49 · LRV 54
PPU26-18 · #BEC2C1 · ΔE 3.79 · LRV 53

Benjamin Moore

4,068 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.59
All gray at Benjamin Moore →
1585 · #B9C5C3 · ΔE 1.59 · LRV 54
1605 · #B9BFBE · ΔE 2.98 · LRV 51
2126-50 · #BAC1C6 · ΔE 3.81 · LRV 52
AF-695 · #BEC2C2 · ΔE 3.82 · LRV 52

Valspar

2,858 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.76
All gray at Valspar →
T664 · #B7C3C5 · ΔE 0.76 · LRV 53.2
8004-37C · #B5C4C7 · ΔE 1.1 · LRV 54
V139-2 · #B5C4C7 · ΔE 1.1 · LRV 53.6
P103 · #B1C4C6 · ΔE 2.15 · LRV 53.1

PPG / Glidden

2,132 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.96
All gray at PPG / Glidden →
PPG1039-2 · #B9BFBF · ΔE 2.96 · LRV 51
PPG1012-4 · #B8BFC2 · ΔE 3.13 · LRV 51
PPG10-15 · #BCC1C1 · ΔE 3.35 · LRV 53
PPG0993-2 · #BFC2C5 · ΔE 4.89 · LRV 54

Glidden

3,101 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.19
All gray at Glidden →
30GG 54/045 · #BBC6C3 · ΔE 2.19 · LRV 54
PPG1039-2 · #B9C0C0 · ΔE 2.48 · LRV 52
PPG1012-4 · #B8BFC2 · ΔE 3.13 · LRV 51
PPG10-15 · #BDC1C1 · ΔE 3.82 · LRV 53

Dutch Boy

1,340 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.53
All gray at Dutch Boy →
432-2DB · #B4C5CB · ΔE 2.53 · LRV 54
434-2DB · #B8C0C3 · ΔE 2.68 · LRV 52
428-3DB · #B1C7C5 · ΔE 3.92 · LRV 54
427-3DB · #B5C2BB · ΔE 4.03 · LRV 52
HGSW 3326 · #B6C3C4 · ΔE 0 · LRV 54
HGSW 9137 · #B6C3C4 · ΔE 0 · LRV 54
HGSW 3366 · #B8C0C3 · ΔE 2.68 · LRV 52
HGSW 6247 · #B8C0C3 · ΔE 2.68 · LRV 52

Dunn-Edwards

2,298 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.08
All gray at Dunn-Edwards →
DE6311 · #B7C0BE · ΔE 2.08 · LRV 48
DE6304 · #B6C5C1 · ΔE 2.83 · LRV 50
DE6297 · #B6C4BD · ΔE 4.08 · LRV 49
DE6353 · #BBBFC3 · ΔE 4.73 · LRV 48

Magnolia Home

160 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.94
All gray at Magnolia Home →
JG-83 · #C1C5C5 · ΔE 3.94 · LRV 55
JG-76 · #AEC8CA · ΔE 4.46 · LRV 55
JG-88 · #AFCACD · ΔE 4.77 · LRV 56

Farrow & Ball

302 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.14
All gray at Farrow & Ball →
NO. CC6 · #AFC2C9 · ΔE 3.14 · LRV 52
NO. 27 · #B0BEC6 · ΔE 3.67 · LRV 50

Diamond Vogel

1,386 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.75
All gray at Diamond Vogel →
0483 · #B5C5C4 · ΔE 1.75 · LRV 54
0489 · #BBC6C4 · ΔE 1.77 · LRV 55
0497 · #B5C8CA · ΔE 2.35 · LRV 55
0470 · #B1C6C1 · ΔE 4.57 · LRV 53

Hirshfield's

1,469 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.56
All gray at Hirshfield's →
0489 · #B6C3C1 · ΔE 1.56 · LRV 54
0483 · #AFC2C1 · ΔE 2.76 · LRV 53
H0041 · #B2C7C7 · ΔE 3.14 · LRV 54
0497 · #B1C7C9 · ΔE 3.2 · LRV 55

Rodda

357 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.07
All gray at Rodda →
R079 · #B5C2C5 · ΔE 1.07 · LRV 53
CA188 · #B4BFC1 · ΔE 1.42 · LRV 51
CA189 · #B5C8C7 · ΔE 2.82 · LRV 55
R097 · #B3BEC5 · ΔE 3.64 · LRV 51

C2 Paint

580 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.73
All gray at C2 Paint →
C2-975 · #B7C5C7 · ΔE 0.73 · LRV 54
C2-977 · #B7C5C4 · ΔE 1.27 · LRV 54
C2-959 · #B6C4C1 · ΔE 2.18 · LRV 53
C2-989 · #BBC4C0 · ΔE 2.77 · LRV 54

Clare

78 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.88
All gray at Clare →
PNT100-LT-37 · #B1C6CA · ΔE 2.88 · LRV 54
PNT100-LT-10 · #C1CAC5 · ΔE 3.68 · LRV 58
PNT100-LT-09 · #C1C3C0 · ΔE 4.89 · LRV 54

Portola Paints

69 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.11
All gray at Portola Paints →
COSTA · #AABEBF · ΔE 3.11 · LRV 49
PIGEON GRAY · #C2C6CA · ΔE 4.88 · LRV 56

Backdrop

30 colors in deck · best ΔE 4.61
All gray at Backdrop →
BD-UD · #A4B5BB · ΔE 4.61 · LRV 41

Kompozit

1,321 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.56
All gray at Kompozit →
0489 · #B6C3C1 · ΔE 1.56 · LRV 53
0483 · #AFC2C1 · ΔE 2.76 · LRV 52
0497 · #B1C7C9 · ΔE 3.2 · LRV 54
0476 · #BAC5BE · ΔE 3.97 · LRV 54

Similar Sherwin-Williams colors

closest in the Sherwin-Williams deck

The nearest shades to Niebla Azul 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 9633 · LRV 53
SW 6247 · LRV 52
SW 6254 · LRV 53
SW 9642 · LRV 54
SW 6233 · LRV 51
SW 9055 · LRV 55

Coordinated palette

Generated by hue-rotating #B6C3C4 in HSL space. Pair Niebla Azul with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.

COMPLEMENTARY
#B6C3C4 + #C4B7B6
TRIADIC
#B6C3C4 · #C4B6C3 · #C3C4B6
ANALOGOUS
#B6C4BE · #B6C3C4 · #B6BCC4

Accessibility (WCAG contrast)

Sample text on white
1.81:1fail
Sample text on black
11.59:1AAA

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

Sherwin-Williams Niebla Azul Equivalents at Other Brands

Matching Niebla Azul 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 9137 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.

Behr Equivalent of Niebla Azul

At Behr, the closest color to Niebla Azul is Polished Rock (PPF-26) — very close at ΔE 2.49, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 54 vs 53) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Polished Rock swatch →

Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Niebla Azul

Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Wales Gray (1585), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.59). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 54 vs 53) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Niebla Azul without repainting risk. See the full Wales Gray swatch →

Valspar Equivalent of Niebla Azul

The closest Valspar equivalent of Niebla Azul is Moroccan Moderne (T664). At ΔE 0.76 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 53.2 vs 53). If Valspar is your counter, order Moroccan Moderne and you'll get the same color. See the full Moroccan Moderne swatch →

PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Niebla Azul

At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Niebla Azul is Quest (PPG10-15) — very close at ΔE 3.35, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 53 vs 53) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Quest swatch →

Glidden Equivalent of Niebla Azul

At Glidden, the closest color to Niebla Azul is Maiden Mist (PPG1039-2) — very close at ΔE 2.48, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 52 vs 53) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Maiden Mist swatch →

Dutch Boy Equivalent of Niebla Azul

At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Niebla Azul is Chromed (434-2DB) — very close at ΔE 2.68, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 52 vs 53) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Chromed swatch →

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Niebla Azul

The closest HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Niebla Azul is Fresh Idea (HGSW 3326). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 54 vs 53). If HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Fresh Idea and you'll get the same color. See the full Fresh Idea swatch →

Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Niebla Azul

At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Niebla Azul is Blustery Wind (DE6304) — very close at ΔE 2.83, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 50 vs 53) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Blustery Wind swatch →

Magnolia Home Equivalent of Niebla Azul

Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Niebla Azul. The nearest is It Is Well (JG-76) at ΔE 4.46 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 55 vs 53). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full It Is Well swatch →

Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Niebla Azul

At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Niebla Azul is Hazy (NO. CC6) — very close at ΔE 3.14, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 52 vs 53) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Hazy swatch →

Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Niebla Azul

Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Indulgence (0483), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.75). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 54 vs 53) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Niebla Azul without repainting risk. See the full Indulgence swatch →

Hirshfield's Equivalent of Niebla Azul

Hirshfield's's nearest match is Whirlwind (0489), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.56). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 54 vs 53) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Niebla Azul without repainting risk. See the full Whirlwind swatch →

Rodda Equivalent of Niebla Azul

Rodda's nearest match is Winter Air (R079), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.07). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 53 vs 53) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Niebla Azul without repainting risk. See the full Winter Air swatch →

C2 Paint Equivalent of Niebla Azul

C2 Paint's nearest match is Wellspring (C2-977), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.27). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 54 vs 53) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Niebla Azul without repainting risk. See the full Wellspring swatch →

Clare Equivalent of Niebla Azul

At Clare, the closest color to Niebla Azul is Summer Friday (PNT100-LT-37) — very close at ΔE 2.88, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 54 vs 53) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Summer Friday swatch →

Portola Paints Equivalent of Niebla Azul

Portola Paints has no exact twin of Niebla Azul. The nearest is Pigeon Gray (PIGEON GRAY) at ΔE 4.88 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 56 vs 53). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Pigeon Gray swatch →

Kompozit Equivalent of Niebla Azul

Kompozit's nearest match is Whirlwind (0489), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.56). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 53 vs 53) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Niebla Azul without repainting risk. See the full Whirlwind swatch →

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