Sherwin-Williams Bathe Blue (SW 6771) records 70.1% LRV and 88.2 L*_HK lightness (#C2E0E3, RGB 194/224/227). Its CIELAB coordinates (L*=87.16, a*=-9.23, b*=-4.79, C*=10.4, h°=207.4°) place SW 6771 in the Cool Coastal Blue-Grey class. Top cross-brand matches for Bathe Blue (SW 6771) are Behr Ethereal Mood (MQ3-52, ΔE=2.07) and Benjamin Moore Bird'S Egg (2051-60, ΔE=1.34).
Sherwin-Williams Bathe Blue (SW 6771, #C2E0E3) is compared against competitor swatches under ISO/CIE 11664-6 (ΔE2000) and ASTM E308.
| Role / Brand | Paint Color Name & Code | HEX Code | LRV % | Undertone Profile | CIE ΔE 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOURCE (Sherwin-Williams) | Bathe Blue (SW 6771) | #C2E0E3 | 70.1% | Cool Coastal Blue-Grey | 0.00 (Ref) |
| Behr #1 | Ethereal Mood (MQ3-52) | #CCE7EB | 76% | Cool Coastal Blue-Grey | ΔE 2.07 (95.7%) |
| Behr #2 | Basin Blue (M470-2) | #B9DEE4 | 68% | Cool Coastal Blue-Grey | ΔE 2.08 (95.6%) |
| Benjamin Moore #1 | Bird'S Egg (2051-60) | #BEDCDD | 67.15% | Cool Coastal Blue-Grey | ΔE 1.34 (97.2%) |
| Benjamin Moore #2 | Crystal Springs (764) | #C8E6EA | 74.57% | Cool Coastal Blue-Grey | ΔE 1.44 (97%) |
Visual ΔE=2.07 alternative to SW 6771: Ethereal Mood (MQ3-52) delivers +5.9 LRV points lighter than Bathe Blue (SW 6771) with -0.96 softer C*=9.44 chroma.
Visual ΔE=2.08 alternative to SW 6771: Basin Blue (M470-2) delivers -2.1 LRV points deeper than Bathe Blue (SW 6771) with +2.45 higher C*=12.85 chroma.
Visual ΔE=2.12 alternative to SW 6771: Winterscape (M480-2A) delivers +3.9 LRV points lighter than Bathe Blue (SW 6771) with matched C*=9.99 saturation.
Cross-room ΔE=1.34 equivalent for SW 6771: Bird'S Egg (2051-60) delivers -2.9 LRV points deeper than Bathe Blue (SW 6771) with matched C*=10.39 saturation.
Cross-room ΔE=1.44 equivalent for SW 6771: Crystal Springs (764) delivers +4.5 LRV points lighter than Bathe Blue (SW 6771) with matched C*=10.42 saturation.
Cross-room ΔE=1.78 equivalent for SW 6771: Picture Perfect (743) delivers -3.4 LRV points deeper than Bathe Blue (SW 6771) with +1.75 higher C*=12.15 chroma.
Coordinated ceiling, trim, wall, sightline, and accent pairings for Bathe Blue (#C2E0E3, LRV 70.1%).
Bathe Blue (SW 6771, h°=207.4°) tempers intense afternoon sunlight on Sherwin-Williams walls.
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2700K–3000K Warm LED for SW 6771 (4000K renders #D2DDD0)
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Code SW 6771 (Bathe Blue) reflects 70.1% of incident D65 light. Measured in CAM16-UCS uniform space, Sherwin-Williams Bathe Blue (SW 6771) registers J'=88.6, a'=-11.70, and b'=-5.29 with HSL (185°, 37%, 83%) and Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived value 88.2 L*_HK. Because SW 6771 carries a*=-9.23 red-green and b*=-4.79 yellow-blue balance at chroma C*=10.4, Bathe Blue projects a cool cool coastal blue-grey character across drywall and millwork.
Thermal lighting shifts Sherwin-Williams SW 6771 predictably. Under 5000K noon daylight, Bathe Blue (SW 6771) holds its native #CBDFDA swatch; at 4000K cool office LED, SW 6771 adapts to #D2DDD0; at 3500K halogen, Bathe Blue transitions to #D8DCCA; at 3000K residential LED, SW 6771 warms to #DFDAC5; and under 2700K evening bulbs, Bathe Blue (SW 6771) settles at #E4D9C1.
When cross-matching Sherwin-Williams Bathe Blue (SW 6771, #C2E0E3), Behr Ethereal Mood (MQ3-52, #CCE7EB, LRV 76%) scores ΔE2000=2.07 and CAM16=2.65, followed by Basin Blue (M470-2, ΔE=2.08). In Benjamin Moore, Bird'S Egg (2051-60, #BEDCDD, LRV 67.15%) achieves ΔE2000=1.34 ahead of Crystal Springs (764, ΔE=1.44). Coordinate SW 6771 with High Reflective White (SW 7757) ceilings, Extra White (SW 7006) trim, Rain (SW 6219) hallways, and Aqua‐Sphere (SW 7613) accents.
Spectrophotometric answers for homeowners, interior designers, and painting contractors specifying Sherwin-Williams Bathe Blue.
Sherwin-Williams Bathe Blue (SW 6771) records an official Light Reflectance Value of 70.1% (#C2E0E3) and a Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived lightness of 88.2 L*_HK.
At 70.1% reflectance, Bathe Blue (SW 6771) is a mid-tone Sherwin-Williams shade with enough pigment depth (L*=87.16) to hold its #C2E0E3 color in bright sun.
CIELAB telemetry (L*=87.16, a*=-9.23, b*=-4.79) classifies Sherwin-Williams Bathe Blue (SW 6771) as a Cool Cool Coastal Blue-Grey with C*=10.4 chroma and h°=207.4° hue.
Pair Bathe Blue (SW 6771) with South & West Sun Exposure for SW 6771 (70.1% LRV) and Caramel Bamboo & Roasted Birch offsetting Bathe Blue (70.1% LRV). Under 2700K evening bulbs, SW 6771 shifts from #C2E0E3 toward #E4D9C1.
Closest verified equivalents to Sherwin-Williams Bathe Blue (SW 6771, #C2E0E3) are Behr Ethereal Mood (MQ3-52, #CCE7EB) at ΔE2000=2.07 and Benjamin Moore Bird'S Egg (2051-60, #BEDCDD) at ΔE2000=1.34.
Both MQ3-52 and 2051-60 matches are verified against Bathe Blue (SW 6771) in CIE ΔE2000 and CAM16-UCS space.
Alongside Sherwin-Williams Bathe Blue (SW 6771, LRV 70.1%), our Ou-Luo harmony engine specifies Sherwin-Williams Extra White (SW 7006, #EEEFEA, LRV 85.89%) in Semi-Gloss or Satin.
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