Drizzle
There is more to Sherwin-Williams Drizzle (6479) than the swatch alone: its depth, undertones and setting all shape the final impression. An LRV of 38.9 places it through the middle of the scale, where color and depth can remain visible as the light changes. 11 sourced room photos offer a closer look at the color in lived-in settings.
Hex
#8CAEABLRV
38.91
Drizzle's Color Strip
Drizzle is the fourth shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Aquaverde and Lagoon. The strip spans from Tidewater at the lightest end to Cape Verde at the deepest. Color strip 170 groups these shades together so you can see how each reads next to its neighbors.
Drizzle in Rooms
Follow Drizzle from one space to another and watch how light, scale and surrounding materials reshape its character. 11 sourced room photos offer a closer look at the color in lived-in settings.
4 Bedroom Photos
The 4 bedroom images turn a blue swatch into something more spatial and expressive. Its midtone saturation keeps the color expressive without letting it dominate every surface around it.
Bedroom walls painted Drizzle establish a calm, restful atmosphere.
@juneberrylane
Soft Drizzle on bedroom walls pairs well with natural light.
@juneberrylane
Bedroom walls in Drizzle provide a peaceful, neutral foundation.
@juneberrylane
Drizzle walls create an airy feel in this bedroom space.
@mypalhallie
3 Front Door Photos
In a small architectural moment with an outsized first impression, the most interesting quality of Drizzle (6479) may be the way it responds to hardware, glazing, masonry, timber and surrounding trim. The blue hue classifications suggest the subtle directions the color may take as the room changes.
Front door finished in Drizzle makes a subtle, sophisticated statement.
@a_lovely_living
Drizzle-painted front door coordinates beautifully with the home's exterior.
@curldup
Entry door in Drizzle provides a soft, welcoming first impression.
@cottage_at_dunns_crossing
2 House Photos
Drizzle (6479) brings its blue character into an exterior viewed across distance, weather and the changing sky. Its midtone saturation keeps the color expressive without letting it dominate every surface around it.
Exterior siding in Drizzle offers a modern, understated curb appeal.
@roxygrlsurfin
House exterior painted Drizzle showcases timeless, neutral elegance.
@mybellastoria
1 Misc Photo
These 1 misc image show how Drizzle (6479) can sit beside a changing mix of architectural details and personal finishes. The blue hue classifications suggest the subtle directions the color may take as the room changes.
Storage cabinets painted Drizzle blend seamlessly into the surrounding décor.
@torirubinsoninteriors
1 Living Room Photo
1 living room image trace Drizzle (6479) through the room’s shift from daytime energy to evening calm. Its place within Precious Baby and Retro Revival hints at the range of palettes it can inhabit.
Living room walls in Drizzle create a warm, inviting gathering space.
@sarahthepainterllc
Coordinating Colors
At LRV 84 vs 39, Greek Villa is decisively the brighter choice.
Trim Color
Similar Colors
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 41 vs 39), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 39 and 39, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
A 8-point LRV gap (46 vs 39) makes Festoon Aqua the marginally brighter of the two.
A 7-point LRV gap (46 vs 39) makes Blithe Blue the marginally brighter of the two.
Complementary Colors
Chaise Mauve reads slightly lighter (LRV 46 vs 39), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
At LRV 39 vs 12, Drizzle is decisively the brighter choice.
Drizzle reflects far more light (LRV 39 vs 19), opening up a space where Rose Brocade encloses it.
Lighter Colors
A 8-point LRV gap (46 vs 39) makes Festoon Aqua the marginally brighter of the two.
Darker Colors
Drizzle reads slightly lighter (LRV 39 vs 28), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
At LRV 39 vs 19, Drizzle is decisively the brighter choice.
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Manufacturer description
Let this blue midtone and its touch of green bring a little playful tranquility to your space. Works wonderfully in bedrooms, bathrooms and hallways.