Bleached Denim
Lowe direct formula match for Sherwin Williams Upward SW 6239 at half the price.
Order an authentic 12"x12" Peel & Stick adhesive sample of Bleached Denim.
Bleached Denim
๐๏ธ Interactive Room VisualizerLive Simulation
See Bleached Denim on living room walls under different lighting temperatures.
๐ฌ Scientific Color BreakdownD65 Standard Illuminant
Exact spectrophotometric metrics used by automated tint dispensers and interior designers.
Hexadecimal
#C2CBD0
Web & Digital
sRGB Values
194, 203, 208
Red, Green, Blue
LRV
59%
Reflects Light
HSL
201°, 13%, 79%
Hue, Sat, Light
CMYK
7,2,0,18
Print coordinates
Brand Tier
budget
$44/gal MSRP
Top Budget Dupes for Bleached Denim
CIEDE2000 RankedCalculated color matches in cheaper paint brands like Behr, Valspar, and Sherwin-Williams.
Bleached Denim
Valspar
$44/gal
Upward
Sherwin-Williams (SW 6239)
$82/gal
"Virtually Indistinguishable (Only visible side-by-side in direct sunlight)"
Bleached Denim
Valspar
$44/gal
Blue Hydrangea
Behr (M520-2)
$48/gal
"Virtually Indistinguishable (Only visible side-by-side in direct sunlight)"
Bleached Denim
Valspar
$44/gal
Atmospheric
Behr (PPU12-15)
$48/gal
"Good Coordinating Alternative"
Bleached Denim
Valspar
$44/gal
Sea Salt
Sherwin-Williams (SW 6204)
$82/gal
"Good Coordinating Alternative"
Bleached Denim Equivalents Across Major Paint Brands
Summary of the closest visual matches across all major retail competitors.
| Brand | Matching Color | Code | Swatch | Similarity | ΔE | Price / Gal | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherwin-Williams | Upward | SW 6239 | 97.7% | 0.89 | $82 | View Specs | |
| Benjamin Moore | Palladian Blue | HC-144 | 71.5% | 6.85 | $94 | View Specs | |
| Farrow & Ball | Cornforth White | No. 228 | 66.6% | 8.25 | $145 | View Specs | |
| Behr | Blue Hydrangea | M520-2 | 97.1% | 1.09 | $48 | View Specs | |
| Magnolia Home | Shiplap | JG-01 | 60% | 10.43 | $52 | View Specs |
Coordinating Trim & Accent Colors for Bleached Denim
Professional color pairings recommended by interior designers for ceilings, doors, and accent walls.
Pure White (SW 7005)
Sherwin-Williams โข LRV 84
Iron Ore (SW 7069)
Sherwin-Williams โข LRV 6
Most Home Depot and Lowe's color computers already contain the formulation for Valspar Bleached Denim. Simply ask the associate to "color-match Bleached Denim in Behr Marquee base".
Frequently Asked Questions About Bleached Denim
What is the exact HEX code and RGB for Valspar Bleached Denim?
The official hexadecimal color code is #C2CBD0. In the standard sRGB color space, its coordinates are Red: 194, Green: 203, Blue: 208.
What is the Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of Bleached Denim?
Bleached Denim has an LRV of 59. Its mid-tone LRV gives it stability, making it an ideal whole-house paint that will not wash out in bright sunlight.
What is the closest Behr or cheap dupe for Bleached Denim?
The closest budget alternative is Sherwin-Williams Upward (SW 6239), scoring a 97.7% visual match on the CIEDE2000 algorithm and saving approximately $0 per gallon.