Olympus White (SW 6253)
An ultra-light blue-gray. Barely there color that adds a cool, fresh quality. Named for the mountain of the gods.
About Sherwin Williams Olympus White
Olympus White (SW 6253) is a blue from Sherwin Williams's collection with an LRV of 68 and very light blue-gray undertones. An ultra-light blue-gray. Barely there color that adds a cool, fresh quality. Named for the mountain of the gods.
With a light-to-medium LRV of 68, Olympus White sits in a versatile sweet spot. It has enough depth to read as more than a white or off-white, adding real color and character to a room, while still reflecting enough light to keep spaces feeling open and airy. This is the range where most popular whole-house colors live, because they offer warmth and personality without making rooms feel smaller.
Light Reflectance Value (LRV)
Olympus White has an LRV of 68, placing it in the light range on the 0-to-100 scale. LRV measures the percentage of visible light a color reflects. A pure black has an LRV of 0 and a pure white has an LRV of 100. Understanding a color's LRV helps you predict how it will feel in your space: higher LRV means brighter and more spacious, lower LRV means cozier and more intimate.
Undertone Analysis
Olympus White has very light blue-gray undertones. Undertones are the subtle background colors that become visible in different lighting conditions. Even colors that look "neutral" in the store will reveal their undertones once they are on your walls and interacting with natural light, artificial light, and the colors around them.
An ultra-light blue-gray. Barely there color that adds a cool, fresh quality. Named for the mountain of the gods. Neutral undertones give you the most flexibility in decorating. This color should coordinate well with both warm elements (wood, brass, cream) and cool elements (chrome, marble, blue-gray), making it a versatile foundation for any design direction.
Lighting Behavior
The blue is whisper-soft. In most rooms reads as a cool off-white. In north light, the blue shows slightly.
Every paint color looks different depending on the light source in your room. South-facing rooms get warm, direct sunlight that brings out yellow and warm undertones. North-facing rooms get cool, indirect light that emphasizes blue and gray undertones. East-facing rooms are bright and warm in the morning, cooler in the afternoon. West-facing rooms are the opposite: cool morning, warm afternoon. Incandescent and warm LED bulbs push colors warmer, while cool-white LEDs and fluorescent tubes push colors cooler. To avoid surprises, always test Olympus White with a physical sample on your actual wall, and observe it at different times of day before committing.
Best Rooms for Olympus White
Sherwin Williams recommends Olympus White for: bathroom, bedroom, hallway, nursery, whole house.
Olympus White is versatile enough to use as a whole-house color, providing a consistent, cohesive look as you move from room to room. Whole-house colors need to work in multiple lighting conditions and alongside various furnishings, which is why a balanced LRV (68) and manageable undertones are essential. Olympus White handles this well.
Closest Matches in Other Brands
Find the closest equivalent to Sherwin Williams Olympus White from other paint brands. Matches are calculated using Delta E (CIE2000), the industry standard for measuring perceptual color difference.
Benjamin Moore Matches
Distant Gray is more neutral. Olympus White has more blue.
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Frequently Asked Questions
We are still researching the best Sherwin Williams match for this color. Check back soon for updated match data.
Olympus White has very light blue-gray undertones. An ultra-light blue-gray. Barely there color that adds a cool, fresh quality. Named for the mountain of the gods. Undertones become most visible when the color is on a large surface like a wall, and they shift depending on the light source in your room. Always test with a physical sample in your specific space to see how the undertones interact with your lighting, flooring, and furnishings.
Olympus White (SW 6253) has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 68, which puts it in the light range. LRV measures the percentage of light a color reflects on a scale from 0 (pure black) to 100 (pure white). At 68, this is a medium-depth color that adds warmth and character while still reflecting a reasonable amount of light.
Olympus White leans neutral, with very light blue-gray undertones that do not strongly push warm or cool. This makes it one of the more versatile colors in its family, pairing well with both warm and cool accent colors and finishes. The blue is whisper-soft. In most rooms reads as a cool off-white. In north light, the blue shows slightly.
Color data sourced from manufacturer specifications. Match calculations use Delta E (CIE2000) computed from Lab color space conversion. Last reviewed: March 22, 2026.