ColorplanBenjamin Moore Sheer Bliss (CSP-545) is a light blue with a cool blue undertone and an LRV of 71. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams North Star (SW 6246), Farrow & Ball Kakelugn (No.317) and Behr Light Drizzle (N480-1). For trim, try Misty Gray (2124-60).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Blue |
| LRV | 70.8 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #D0DDE5 |
| RGB | 208, 221, 229 |
| HSL | 203°, 29%, 86% |
About Sheer Bliss
Sheer Bliss (CSP-545) is a light, soft blue from Benjamin Moore. With an LRV of 71, Sheer Bliss reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
North-facing light makes Sheer Bliss read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it. It's a good fit for bedrooms, bathrooms, nurseries and living rooms. Next to Beacon Gray (2128-60), it's lighter.
How Sheer Bliss changes with the light
Sheer Bliss has a cool undertone. North light will push it cooler and grayer, while south and west light warm it up. If your room faces north, look at it next to a warm white trim.
North-facing rooms
Sheer Bliss has a cool undertone that north light will push cooler and grayer; warm white trim helps balance it.
East-facing rooms
Sheer Bliss will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
Bright south light shows Sheer Bliss close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Sheer Bliss looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.
See Sheer Bliss in real homes
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Sheer Bliss equivalents in other brands
The closest color from each brand. ΔE (“delta E”) scores how different two colors look: under 2.5 is very hard to tell apart on a wall, over 5 is clearly different.
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Sheer Bliss questions
What undertone does Sheer Bliss have?
Sheer Bliss has a cool blue undertone, so it reads as a cool color. North-facing light makes Sheer Bliss read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it.
Is Sheer Bliss a light or dark color?
Sheer Bliss has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 70.8 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a light color. With an LRV of 71, Sheer Bliss reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
What is the closest match to Sheer Bliss in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: North Star SW 6246 (close, ΔE 4.4); Farrow & Ball: Kakelugn No.317 (close, ΔE 2.8); Behr: Light Drizzle N480-1 (close, ΔE 2.9). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Sheer Bliss?
Try Misty Gray (2124-60) on trim and Wedding Veil (2125-70) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Sheer Bliss's undertone.
Where does Sheer Bliss work best?
Sheer Bliss works well in bedrooms, bathrooms, nurseries and living rooms. With an LRV of 71, Sheer Bliss reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
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