How popular is Hinting Blue?
Searches per month · USAbout 1,900 searches a month in the USUp 30% on the previous 12 months.
Google search volume for “Sherwin-Williams Hinting Blue” and its code, averaged over the 12 months to September 2026; pulled 2026-10-15. An estimate, not a census. How we measure
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About Hinting Blue
Hinting Blue is a calming, light blue with cool undertones. This balanced shade has an LRV of 68 and reflects a moderate amount of light, making it suitable for smaller spaces or rooms with limited natural light.
One shade lighter or darker
The nearest Sherwin-Williams colors with the same hue and saturation as Hinting Blue, a visible step lighter or darker.
Color Specifications
- Name
- Hinting Blue
- Brand
- Sherwin-Williams
- Code
- SW 6519
- Hex
- #CED9DD
- RGB
- 206, 217, 221
- HSL
- 196, 18%, 84%
- CMYK
- 7, 2, 0, 13Approximate — screen to print
- Lab
- 86.0, -2.9, -3.2
- CSS
- --sherwin-williams-hinting-blue
- LRV
- 68 (Light)
- Undertone
- Cool
- Temperature
- neutral
- Family
- blue
- Interior
- Yes
- Exterior
- Yes
- Finishes
- flatmatteeg-shelsatinsemi-glosshigh-gloss
Similar Colors & Cross-Brand Matches
Ranked by Delta E 2000. Under 1.0 looks the same on the wall.