PaintColorMatcherCIE ΔE2000 & CAT16 Lab
HEX #B0D2D6 • LRV 59.94% • CIE D65 2°•
SHERWIN-WILLIAMS ARCHITECTURAL SPEC DECKCODE: SW 6492
Official Sherwin-Williams Fan DeckSW 6492
SPECTRAL REF. BASE • 5000K ILLUMINANT
Jetstream
Cool Coastal Blue-Grey
PREVIEW ILLUMINANT SIMULATION (CAT16):5000K ACTIVE
HEX CODE
RGB VALUES
176, 210, 214
LRV REFLECTANCE
59.94%
HK LIGHTNESS
83.1 L*
Sherwin-Williams Official CatalogFamily: Blue & Navy • Code SW 6492

Sherwin-Williams Jetstream (SW 6492) — Color Review, LRV & Dupes

✓ SHERWIN-WILLIAMS #SW 6492 COLORIST BLUF VERDICT

Sherwin-Williams Jetstream (SW 6492) records 59.94% LRV and 83.1 L*_HK lightness (#B0D2D6, RGB 176/210/214). Its CIELAB coordinates (L*=81.93, a*=-10.37, b*=-5.73, C*=11.85, h°=208.9°) place SW 6492 in the Cool Coastal Blue-Grey class. Top cross-brand matches for Jetstream (SW 6492) are Behr Balboa (MQ4-55, ΔE=1.29) and Benjamin Moore Spring Rain (723, ΔE=1.3).

1. LRV INDEX
59.94%
Medium-Light Balanced
2. KILLAM UNDERTONE
Cool Coastal Blue-Grey
Cool Bias Classification
3. CIE CHROMA (C*)
11.85
Rich Chromatic Saturation
4. HUE ANGLE (h°)
208.9°
CIELAB L* 81.93 a* -10.37 b* -5.73
5. ROOM ORIENTATION
South & West Sun Exposure for SW 6492 (59.94% LRV)
2700K–3000K Warm LED for SW 6492 (4000K renders #BFCFC4)
6. WOOD FLOOR PAIRING
Warm American Cherry & Cognac Hickory next to SW 6492 (#B0D2D6)
Warm American Cherry & Cognac Hickory next to SW 6492 (#B0D2D6)
SIDE-BY-SIDE SPLIT SWATCH VERIFICATION

Closest Cross-Brand Paint Matches to Sherwin-Williams Jetstream (SW 6492)

Sherwin-Williams Jetstream (SW 6492, #B0D2D6) is compared against competitor swatches under ISO/CIE 11664-6 (ΔE2000) and ASTM E308.

Role / BrandPaint Color Name & CodeHEX CodeLRV %Undertone ProfileCIE ΔE 2000
SOURCE (Sherwin-Williams)Jetstream (SW 6492)#B0D2D659.94%Cool Coastal Blue-Grey0.00 (Ref)
Behr #1Balboa (MQ4-55)#AFD3DA61%Cool Coastal Blue-GreyΔE 1.29 (97.3%)
Behr #2Basin Blue (M470-2)#B9DEE468%Cool Coastal Blue-GreyΔE 2.91 (93.9%)
Benjamin Moore #1Spring Rain (723)#ACD3D760%Cool Coastal Blue-GreyΔE 1.30 (97.3%)
Benjamin Moore #2Tear Drop Blue (2053-60)#B8DAE065.44%Cool Coastal Blue-GreyΔE 2.16 (95.5%)

Best Behr Equivalents

Top 3 by CIE ΔE2000
SOURCE: Sherwin-Williams SW 6492#B0D2D6 • LRV 59.94%
MATCH #1: Behr MQ4-55#AFD3DA • LRV 61%
Behr Balboa (MQ4-55)
Cool Coastal Blue-Grey • 97.3% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 1.29CAM16: 1.52

Cross-room ΔE=1.29 equivalent for SW 6492: Balboa (MQ4-55) delivers +1.1 LRV points lighter than Jetstream (SW 6492) with +0.87 higher C*=12.72 chroma.

SOURCE: Sherwin-Williams SW 6492#B0D2D6 • LRV 59.94%
MATCH #2: Behr M470-2#B9DEE4 • LRV 68%
Behr Basin Blue (M470-2)
Cool Coastal Blue-Grey • 93.9% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 2.91CAM16: 3.92

Visual ΔE=2.91 alternative to SW 6492: Basin Blue (M470-2) delivers +8.1 LRV points lighter than Jetstream (SW 6492) with +1 higher C*=12.85 chroma.

SOURCE: Sherwin-Williams SW 6492#B0D2D6 • LRV 59.94%
MATCH #3: Behr S460-2#A6CCD6 • LRV 56%
Behr Drip (S460-2)
Cool Coastal Blue-Grey • 93.8% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 2.95CAM16: 3.64

Visual ΔE=2.95 alternative to SW 6492: Drip (S460-2) delivers -3.9 LRV points deeper than Jetstream (SW 6492) with +1.94 higher C*=13.79 chroma.

Best Benjamin Moore Equivalents

Top 3 by CIE ΔE2000
SOURCE: Sherwin-Williams SW 6492#B0D2D6 • LRV 59.94%
MATCH #1: Benjamin Moore 723#ACD3D7 • LRV 60%
Benjamin Moore Spring Rain (723)
Cool Coastal Blue-Grey • 97.3% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 1.30CAM16: 1.31

Cross-room ΔE=1.3 equivalent for SW 6492: Spring Rain (723) delivers identical 60% reflectance to SW 6492 with +1.59 higher C*=13.44 chroma.

SOURCE: Sherwin-Williams SW 6492#B0D2D6 • LRV 59.94%
MATCH #2: Benjamin Moore 2053-60#B8DAE0 • LRV 65.44%
Benjamin Moore Tear Drop Blue (2053-60)
Cool Coastal Blue-Grey • 95.5% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 2.16CAM16: 2.84

Visual ΔE=2.16 alternative to SW 6492: Tear Drop Blue (2053-60) delivers +5.5 LRV points lighter than Jetstream (SW 6492) with matched C*=11.94 saturation.

SOURCE: Sherwin-Williams SW 6492#B0D2D6 • LRV 59.94%
MATCH #3: Benjamin Moore 743#B9DCE1 • LRV 66.67%
Benjamin Moore Picture Perfect (743)
Cool Coastal Blue-Grey • 95% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 2.39CAM16: 3.26

Visual ΔE=2.39 alternative to SW 6492: Picture Perfect (743) delivers +6.7 LRV points lighter than Jetstream (SW 6492) with matched C*=12.15 saturation.

OU-LUO CHROMATIC HARMONY ENGINE

5-Role Room Palette for Sherwin-Williams Jetstream (SW 6492)

Coordinated ceiling, trim, wall, sightline, and accent pairings for Jetstream (#B0D2D6, LRV 59.94%).

LRV 92.71%
Ceiling for SW 6492
High Reflective White
SW 7757
Sheen: Flat / Matte
LRV 83.77%
Trim for SW 6492
Pure White
SW 7005
Sheen: Semi-Gloss / Satin
LRV 59.94%
Jetstream (SW 6492) Wall
Jetstream
SW 6492
Sheen: Eggshell / Matte
LRV 76.72%
Adjoining Room (SW 6492)
Bravo Blue
SW 6784
Sheen: Eggshell
LRV 85.89%
Accent / Millwork (SW 6492)
Extra White
SW 7006
Sheen: Satin / Pearl
Ideal Exposure
South & West Sun Exposure for SW 6492 (59.94% LRV)

Jetstream (SW 6492, h°=208.9°) tempers intense afternoon sunlight on Sherwin-Williams walls.

Wood Floor Pairing
Hardwood & Tile Match

Warm American Cherry & Cognac Hickory next to SW 6492 (#B0D2D6)

Evening LED Spec
Recommended Kelvin

2700K–3000K Warm LED for SW 6492 (4000K renders #BFCFC4)

IN-BRAND VALUE & HUE LADDER

Lighter, Deeper & Crisper Sherwin-Williams Alternatives to SW 6492

Need Jetstream (SW 6492, LRV 59.94%) brighter or deeper? Adjacent Sherwin-Williams fan-deck steps around #B0D2D6:

Lighter than SW 6492 (+LRV)
Minor Blue (SW 6792)
LRV 68.33% • Rich Coastal Blue-Grey
#B7DFE8
ΔE 3.63
Deeper than SW 6492 (-LRV)
Stream (SW 6499)
LRV 56.53% • Cool Coastal Blue-Grey
#ADCCD3
ΔE 2.26
Warmer than SW 6492 (+b*)
Watery (SW 6478)
LRV 56.98% • Organic Sage Green-Grey
#B4CCC9
ΔE 3.95
Cooler than SW 6492 (-b*)
Cay (SW 6772)
LRV 57.78% • Rich Coastal Blue-Grey
#A6D0D6
ΔE 2.09
Architectural Estimator & Procurement

Paint Gallon Calculator & Contractor Mixing Schedule

✓ Standard 350 sq.ft./Gallon Coverage

Calculate exact gallon volume for Sherwin-Williams Jetstream (SW 6492) accounting for standard North American door (21 sq.ft.) and window (15 sq.ft.) deductions.

Net Paintable Area: 360 sq.ft.
REAL-TIME ESTIMATOR RESULT
2.1 Gallons Calculated
Buy 3 Gallons (for ~360 sq.ft.)
Field Contractor SpecificationCSI MASTERFORMAT 09 91 23
Manufacturer & Code:
Sherwin-Williams #SW 6492
Color Reference Name:
Jetstream
Recommended Sheen:
Eggshell (Walls) / Semi-Gloss (Trim)
LRV / Undertone:
59.94% • Cool Coastal Blue-Grey
Sherwin-Williams #SW 6492 • #B0D2D6 • LRV 59.94%

Spectrophotometric & CAT16 Illumination Analysis: Sherwin-Williams Jetstream (SW 6492)

Code SW 6492 (Jetstream) reflects 59.94% of incident D65 light. Measured in CAM16-UCS uniform space, Sherwin-Williams Jetstream (SW 6492) registers J'=83.8, a'=-12.75, and b'=-6.07 with HSL (186°, 32%, 76%) and Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived value 83.1 L*_HK. Because SW 6492 carries a*=-10.37 red-green and b*=-5.73 yellow-blue balance at chroma C*=11.85, Jetstream projects a cool cool coastal blue-grey character across drywall and millwork.

Thermal lighting shifts Sherwin-Williams SW 6492 predictably. Under 5000K noon daylight, Jetstream (SW 6492) holds its native #B8D1CD swatch; at 4000K cool office LED, SW 6492 adapts to #BFCFC4; at 3500K halogen, Jetstream transitions to #C5CEBF; at 3000K residential LED, SW 6492 warms to #CCCDBA; and under 2700K evening bulbs, Jetstream (SW 6492) settles at #D1CBB6.

When cross-matching Sherwin-Williams Jetstream (SW 6492, #B0D2D6), Behr Balboa (MQ4-55, #AFD3DA, LRV 61%) scores ΔE2000=1.29 and CAM16=1.52, followed by Basin Blue (M470-2, ΔE=2.91). In Benjamin Moore, Spring Rain (723, #ACD3D7, LRV 60%) achieves ΔE2000=1.3 ahead of Tear Drop Blue (2053-60, ΔE=2.16). Coordinate SW 6492 with High Reflective White (SW 7757) ceilings, Pure White (SW 7005) trim, Bravo Blue (SW 6784) hallways, and Extra White (SW 7006) accents.

TECHNICAL COLOR BRIEF

Frequently Asked Questions About Sherwin-Williams Jetstream (SW 6492)

Spectrophotometric answers for homeowners, interior designers, and painting contractors specifying Sherwin-Williams Jetstream.

SPEC 01LRV 59.94% & H-K 83.1

What is the LRV of Sherwin-Williams Jetstream (SW 6492)?

Sherwin-Williams Jetstream (SW 6492) records an official Light Reflectance Value of 59.94% (#B0D2D6) and a Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived lightness of 83.1 L*_HK.

At 59.94% reflectance, Jetstream (SW 6492) is a mid-tone Sherwin-Williams shade with enough pigment depth (L*=81.93) to hold its #B0D2D6 color in bright sun.

CIE ΔE2000 VerifiedSW 6492
SPEC 02CIELAB L*81.93 a*-10.37 b*-5.73

What undertones does Sherwin-Williams Jetstream (SW 6492) have?

CIELAB telemetry (L*=81.93, a*=-10.37, b*=-5.73) classifies Sherwin-Williams Jetstream (SW 6492) as a Cool Cool Coastal Blue-Grey with C*=11.85 chroma and h°=208.9° hue.

Pair Jetstream (SW 6492) with South & West Sun Exposure for SW 6492 (59.94% LRV) and Warm American Cherry & Cognac Hickory next to SW 6492 (#B0D2D6). Under 2700K evening bulbs, SW 6492 shifts from #B0D2D6 toward #D1CBB6.

CIE ΔE2000 VerifiedSW 6492
SPEC 03SW 6492 CROSS-BRAND DUPES

What is the closest cross-brand paint match to Sherwin-Williams Jetstream (SW 6492)?

Closest verified equivalents to Sherwin-Williams Jetstream (SW 6492, #B0D2D6) are Behr Balboa (MQ4-55, #AFD3DA) at ΔE2000=1.29 and Benjamin Moore Spring Rain (723, #ACD3D7) at ΔE2000=1.3.

Both MQ4-55 and 723 matches are verified against Jetstream (SW 6492) in CIE ΔE2000 and CAM16-UCS space.

CIE ΔE2000 VerifiedSW 6492
SPEC 04SW 6492 TRIM & CEILING

What white trim and ceiling colors go best with Sherwin-Williams Jetstream (SW 6492)?

Alongside Sherwin-Williams Jetstream (SW 6492, LRV 59.94%), our Ou-Luo harmony engine specifies Sherwin-Williams Pure White (SW 7005, #EDECE6, LRV 83.77%) in Semi-Gloss or Satin.

Pairing Pure White (SW 7005) with Jetstream (SW 6492) frames door casings and baseboards cleanly.

CIE ΔE2000 VerifiedSW 6492