What is the HEX code for Sherwin Williams Dockside Blue?

The hexadecimal color code for Sherwin Williams Dockside Blue undertone is #a0b3bc .

What is the RGB code of Sherwin Williams Dockside Blue?

RGB code is 160, 179, 188 . RGB (red, green and blue) additive color model is a system representing the colors used on a digital display screen (TV, PC, laptop, phone or tablet). It defines the intensity of the color with a value between 0 and 255.

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Q: Is Sherwin Williams Dockside Blue SW 7601 cool or warm?

Sherwin Williams SW 7601 Dockside Blue is cool color according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

Q: What are Sherwin Williams Dockside Blue undertones?

Blue is Sherwin Williams Dockside Blue undertone color.

Code:	SW 7601
Name:	Dockside Blue
Brand:	Sherwin Williams
Collections:	Living Well, Timeless Color Wall

What color is Sherwin Williams Dockside Blue?

Sherwin Williams SW 7601 Dockside Blue exudes a sense of tranquility and sophistication. This deep and rich hue pairs beautifully with shades such as crisp white (SW 7004), soft greige (SW 7036), and warm taupe (SW 7038) to create a serene and harmonious color palette in any space. Dockside Blue's versatility allows it to be a stunning focal point when paired with accents in hues like muted coral (SW 6329) or pale aqua (SW 6765), adding a touch of elegance and depth to the overall design.

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What are Sherwin Williams Dockside Blue undertones?

The undertone of Dockside Blue can be accurately described as a Blue hue, as is apparent from the color space provided. By isolating the pure hue and eliminating any tints, tones, and shades, we were able to precisely determine its undertone. This approach has proven to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.

HEX value

HEX value:

#A0B3BC

RGB code:

160, 179, 188

Is Sherwin Williams Dockside Blue SW 7601 cool or warm?

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With a hue of 199° thisBluerefers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

SW 7601 Dockside Blue HSL code: 199, 17%, 68%

Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is expressed as a percentage. At 0%, it appears as a shade of grey, and at 100%, it is in full color..
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.

Cooler hues have a calm and relaxation effect
Cool blue shades make a room feel sleek, fresh, and modern, perfect for bedrooms, bathrooms, and home offices where a sense of calm and sophistication is desired.
Using mid-tone cool colors like soft greys and muted blues can help create a calming and modern look in rooms like home offices, bathrooms, and bedrooms. But avoid using these shades in rooms without natural light, as they may look dull.

Act like a pro: Mixing warm and cool shades is a must have to get harmonius interior. Add accents that contrast with the primary color to create visual balance. If your walls are a warm color, don’t forget to add accent in cold colors (furniture, art, décor). A good practice is too use a complementary color scheme.

How light temperature affects Dockside Blue

Natural Lighting. During the day, natural light shifts from about 2000 K at sunrise/sunset to 5500–6500 K at noon.

In addition, natural‑light temperature depends on its direction:

Direction of sunlight	Visible temp.	Hue	Duration
North	Cool	Bluish	All day
East	Warm	Yellow	Before noon
West	Warm	Orange‑red	After noon
South	Warm	Orange‑yellow	All day

Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color‑temperature (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this Blue shade looks under different lighting:

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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Sherwin Williams Dockside Blue:

Monochromatic color scheme

This scheme consists of various shades, tints, and tones of a single color. While it offers a perfect combination of hues, without accent décor it may become monotonous.

Lighter shades

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Darker shades

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Complementary color scheme

This color scheme is a combination of two shades that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect. For the color Dockside Blue with a green hue, complementary colors are those with a red hue close to 19, such as Sherwin Williams Studio Mauve and Truly Taupe.

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LRV of Dockside Blue

Dockside Blue has an LRV of 43.13% and refers to Light Medium colors that reflect half of the incident light. Why LRV is important?

Light Reflectance Value scale illustration

Light Reflectance Value measures the amount of visible and usable light that reflects from a painted surface.
Simply put, the higher the LRV of a paint color, the brighter the room you will get.
The scale goes from 0% (absolute black, absorbing all light) to 100% (pure white, reflecting all light).

Act like a pro: When choosing paint with an LRV of 43.13%, pay attention to your bulbs' brightness. Light brightness is measured in lumens. The lower the paint's LRV, the higher lumen level you need. Every square foot of room needs at least 40 lumens. That means for a 200 ft² living room you’ll need about 8000 lumens of light – e.g., eight 1000 lm bulbs.

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#a0b3bc
RGB Decimal	160, 179, 188
RGB Percent	62.75%, 70.20%, 73.73%
HSV	Hue: 199° Saturation: 14.89% Value: 73.73%
HSL	hsl(199, 17, 68)
CMYK	Cyan: 14.89 Magenta: 4.79 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 26.27
YIQ	Y: 174.345 I: -14.214 Q: -1.218
XYZ	X: 39.691 Y: 43.344 Z: 53.838
CIE Lab	L:71.788 a:-4.667 b:-6.794
CIE Luv	L:71.788 u:-10.597 v:-9.46
Decimal	10531772
Hunter Lab	65.836, -7.598, -2.4