Krypton by Sherwin-Williams is a soothing, mid-tone blue-gray paint color. It strikes a beautiful balance between a tranquil light blue and a muted slate gray, creating a serene, airy atmosphere that is perfect for bedrooms, bathrooms, and relaxing living spaces.
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Paint Technical Profile
| Color ID / SKU | SW 6247 |
| HEX Code | #B8C0C3 |
| Light Reflectance (LRV) | 52 |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Primary Undertone | Gray |
| Hidden Undertones | Slate Blue |
| Use | Interior, Exterior |
| Best Exposures | South, West |
| Best For | Bedrooms, Bathrooms, Living rooms, Laundry rooms |
Digital Visualizations & Applications Explore curated design concepts and coordinating palettes.
Color visualization: A tranquil slate blue-grey applied to bedroom walls, enhancing the light ash wood and crisp white textiles.
Design Specifications
- Lighting Exposure:Cool, tranquil morning light.
- Flooring:Light ash wood
- Trim Recommendation:SW Extra White
- Hardware Finishes:Brushed silver
- Textiles:Chunky knit white throw blanket
- Styling Props:A glass vase with white tulips and a ceramic mug
Complementary Paint Colors
Digital color test: This crisp airy blue shade pairs beautifully with classic white subway tile and matte gray hex flooring.
Design Specifications
- Lighting Exposure:Bright, crisp artificial vanity lighting mixed with frosted window daylight.
- Wall Materials:White subway tile wainscoting
- Trim Recommendation:SW Snowbound
- Hardware Finishes:Polished chrome
- Flooring:Matte gray hex tiles
- Styling Props:Fresh eucalyptus branches in a glass jar and folded white towels
Complementary Paint Colors
Concept board: A soft grey-blue wall color setting a relaxed coastal tone alongside whitewashed oak floors and matte black accents.
Design Specifications
- Lighting Exposure:Soft, diffused overcast daylight.
- Flooring:Whitewashed oak
- Ceiling Color:SW Ceiling Bright White
- Hardware Finishes:Matte black
- Textiles:Slipcovered white linen sofa
- Styling Props:A stack of art magazines and a thriving fiddle leaf fig plant
Complementary Paint Colors
Material mockup: A clean blue-grey tone applied to shaker cabinetry, grounded by dark slate herringbone floor tiles and satin nickel.
Design Specifications
- Lighting Exposure:Direct, bright task lighting.
- Cabinetry:Shaker cabinets painted in
- Flooring:Slate herringbone floor tiles
- Hardware Finishes:Satin nickel
- Wall Color:SW Pure White
- Styling Props:Woven seagrass baskets and a glass jar of wooden clothespins
Complementary Paint Colors
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