Color spec
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams |
| Name | Tradewind |
| SKU | SW 6218 |
| Hex | #A1B5BB |
| RGB | 161, 181, 187 |
| HSL | 194°, 16%, 68% |
| LRV | 39 |
| Undertone | blue-green / cool |
| Family | Gray |
About Sherwin-Williams Tradewind
Tradewind sits in the mid-range at LRV 39, 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.
Tradewind is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Grays like this read as a modern neutral and sit comfortably alongside both warm woods and cool metals.
Closest matches by brand
17 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 gray from that brand.
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Clare
Portola Paints
Backdrop
Kompozit
Similar Sherwin-Williams colors
closest in the Sherwin-Williams deckThe nearest shades to Tradewind 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 #A1B5BB in HSL space. Pair Tradewind 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 Tradewind Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Tradewind 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 6218 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Behr Equivalent of Tradewind
Behr's nearest match is Porch Ceiling (PPF-27), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.89). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 44 vs 39) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Tradewind without repainting risk. See the full Porch Ceiling swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Tradewind
The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Tradewind is Santorini Blue (1634). At ΔE 0.74 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and runs noticeably lighter (LRV 45 vs 39). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Santorini Blue and you'll get the same color. See the full Santorini Blue swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Tradewind
The closest Valspar equivalent of Tradewind is Artisan Blue (M228). At ΔE 0.58 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and runs noticeably lighter (LRV 45 vs 39). If Valspar is your counter, order Artisan Blue and you'll get the same color. See the full Artisan Blue swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Tradewind
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Blue By You (PPG1035-3), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.88). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 44 vs 39) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Tradewind without repainting risk. See the full Blue By You swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Tradewind
At Glidden, the closest color to Tradewind is Blue By You (PPG1035-3) — very close at ΔE 2.13, though not an exact twin. It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 45 vs 39) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Blue By You swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Tradewind
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Stonewash Blue (432-3DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.4). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 44 vs 39) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Tradewind without repainting risk. See the full Stonewash Blue swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Tradewind
The closest HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Tradewind is Falkland Blue (HGSW 3316). At ΔE 0.71 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and runs noticeably lighter (LRV 46 vs 39). If HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Falkland Blue and you'll get the same color. See the full Falkland Blue swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Tradewind
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Tradewind is Marine Layer (DET599) — very close at ΔE 2.22, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 44 vs 39) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Marine Layer swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Tradewind
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Tradewind. The nearest is Rainy Days (JG-01) at ΔE 4.07 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 45 vs 39). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Rainy Days swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Tradewind
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Tradewind is In the Blue (0504) — very close at ΔE 2.85, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 43 vs 39) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full In the Blue swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Tradewind
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Tradewind is In the Blue (0504) — very close at ΔE 3.07, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 43 vs 39) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full In the Blue swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Tradewind
Rodda has no exact twin of Tradewind. The nearest is Patina (CA190) at ΔE 4.05 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 44 vs 39). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Patina swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Tradewind
C2 Paint's nearest match is Well Water (BD18), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.77). It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 45 vs 39) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Tradewind without repainting risk. See the full Well Water swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Tradewind
At Portola Paints, the closest color to Tradewind is Costa (COSTA) — very close at ΔE 3.44, though not an exact twin. It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 49 vs 39) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Costa swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Tradewind
Backdrop's nearest match is Underdog (BD-UD), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.11). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 41 vs 39) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Tradewind without repainting risk. See the full Underdog swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Tradewind
At Kompozit, the closest color to Tradewind is In the Blue (0504) — very close at ΔE 3.07, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 42 vs 39) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full In the Blue swatch →