# Sherwin Williams Adriatic Sea

Source: [https://plan-home.com/color/adriatic-sea-sw-6790](https://plan-home.com/color/adriatic-sea-sw-6790)

Sherwin Williams Adriatic Sea SW 6790 is a deep, saturated blue-teal with a distinctly cool cast. Its blue base is softened by a noticeable green influence, giving it more dimension than a straightforward navy. In bright daylight, Adriatic Sea can read clearer and more energetic, while lower light brings out its darker, inkier side. It makes a strong choice for an accent wall, powder room, front door, or built-in cabinetry, especially when balanced with crisp white trim and pale wood. Pair this shade with warm brass, natural linen, sandy beige, or light oak to keep its depth from making a room feel heavy.

## Color details
- **Brand or system:** Sherwin Williams
- **Color name:** Adriatic Sea
- **Color code:** SW 6790
- **HEX:** #016081
- **RGB:** 1, 96, 129
- **LRV:** 9.22%
- **Brightness:** Dark
- **Color families:** Blue
- **Temperature:** cool
- **Undertones:** blue
- **Collections:** 2017 Unbounded

## Color codes
- **HSV:** Hue: 195° Saturation: 99.22% Value: 50.59%
- **HSL:** hsl(195, 98, 25)
- **CMYK:** Cyan: 99.22 Magenta: 25.58 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 49.41
- **YIQ:** Y: 71.357 I: -67.215 Q: -9.826
- **XYZ:** X: 8.156 Y: 9.956 Z: 22.255
- **CIE Lab:** L:37.763 a:-11.202 b:-25.115
- **CIE Luv:** L:37.763 u:-25.709 v:-33.767
- **Decimal:** 90241
- **Hunter Lab:** 31.553, -9.079, -19.731

## Equivalent and related colors
- [Behr Blue Edge](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-blue-edge)
- [RAL Classic Capri blue](https://plan-home.com/color/capri-blue-ral-5019)
- [RAL Classic Azure blue](https://plan-home.com/color/azure-blue-ral-5009)
- [Sherwin Williams Pulsating Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/pulsating-blue-sw-6964)
- [Sherwin Williams Georgian Bay](https://plan-home.com/color/georgian-bay-sw-6509)
- [Benjamin Moore Bermuda Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-bermuda-blue-2061-30)
- [Sherwin Williams Jay Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/jay-blue-sw-6797)
- [Sherwin Williams Bosporus](https://plan-home.com/color/bosporus-sw-6503)
- [Sherwin Williams Regatta](https://plan-home.com/color/regatta-sw-6517)
- [Benjamin Moore Deep Ocean](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-deep-ocean-2058-30)
- [Behr Traditional Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-traditional-blue)
- [Benjamin Moore Caribbean Azure](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-caribbean-azure-2059-20)
- [Benjamin Moore Blue Danube](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-blue-danube-2062-30)
- [Behr Ice Cave](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-ice-cave)
- [Benjamin Moore Blueberry](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-blueberry-2063-30)
- [Benjamin Moore Lucerne](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-lucerne-af-530)
- [Behr Shasta Lake](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-shasta-lake)
- [Benjamin Moore Slate Teal](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-slate-teal-2058-20)

## Lighter monochromatic colors
- [Sherwin Williams Cruising](https://plan-home.com/color/cruising-sw-6782)
- [Sherwin Williams Capri](https://plan-home.com/color/capri-sw-6788)
- [Sherwin Williams Amalfi](https://plan-home.com/color/amalfi-sw-6783)
- [Sherwin Williams Blue Mosque](https://plan-home.com/color/blue-mosque-sw-6789)
- [Sherwin Williams Resonant Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/resonant-blue-sw-6954)

## Darker monochromatic colors
- [Sherwin Williams Loyal Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/loyal-blue-sw-6510)
- [Sherwin Williams Bosporus](https://plan-home.com/color/bosporus-sw-6503)
- [Sherwin Williams Blue Grotto](https://plan-home.com/color/blue-grotto-sw-2941)
- [Sherwin Williams Oceanside](https://plan-home.com/color/oceanside-sw-6496)

## Complementary colors
- [Sherwin Williams Coral Reef](https://plan-home.com/color/coral-reef-sw-6606)
- [Sherwin Williams Lei Flower](https://plan-home.com/color/lei-flower-sw-6613)
- [Sherwin Williams Sumptuous Peach](https://plan-home.com/color/sumptuous-peach-sw-6345)
- [Sherwin Williams Organza](https://plan-home.com/color/organza-sw-6637)
- [Sherwin Williams Harvest Gold](https://plan-home.com/color/harvest-gold-sw-2858)
- [Sherwin Williams Raucous Orange](https://plan-home.com/color/raucous-orange-sw-6883)
- [Sherwin Williams Blushing](https://plan-home.com/color/blushing-sw-6617)

Official product page: https://www.sherwin-williams.com/en-us/color/color-family/blue-paint-colors/sw6790

## Important note

Digital color values and matches are approximate. Screens, lighting, paint finish, surface texture, and application method can change how a color appears. Test a physical paint sample before making a final decision.