# Sherwin Williams Gale Force

Source: [https://plan-home.com/color/gale-force-sw-7605](https://plan-home.com/color/gale-force-sw-7605)

Sherwin Williams Gale Force SW 7605 is a deep, muted blue-gray with a cool cast and a subtle slate-like green influence. Its low-light depth gives it a grounded look on walls, while daylight brings out more of its blue character. Gale Force can make a powder room, dining room, or study feel more defined without reading as black. It is especially effective on cabinetry or built-ins paired with warm white walls, pale oak, brushed brass, and natural linen. For an exterior accent, this shade has enough weight for shutters or a front door against light stone, cream siding, or soft gray trim.

## Color details
- **Brand or system:** Sherwin Williams
- **Color name:** Gale Force
- **Color code:** SW 7605
- **HEX:** #35454e
- **RGB:** 53, 69, 78
- **LRV:** 5.58%
- **Brightness:** Dark
- **Color families:** Blue
- **Temperature:** cool
- **Undertones:** blue
- **Collections:** 2017 Holistic, Timeless Color Wall

## Color codes
- **HSV:** Hue: 202° Saturation: 32.05% Value: 30.59%
- **HSL:** hsl(202, 19, 26)
- **CMYK:** Cyan: 32.05 Magenta: 11.54 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 69.41
- **YIQ:** Y: 65.242 I: -12.427 Q: -0.584
- **XYZ:** X: 4.971 Y: 5.563 Z: 8.018
- **CIE Lab:** L:28.282 a:-3.887 b:-7.48
- **CIE Luv:** L:28.282 u:-7.737 v:-8.52
- **Decimal:** 3491150
- **Hunter Lab:** 23.586, -3.655, -3.644

## Equivalent and related colors
- [Sherwin Williams Sea Serpent](https://plan-home.com/color/sherwin-williams-sea-serpent)
- [Sherwin Williams Mount Etna](https://plan-home.com/color/mount-etna-sw-7625)
- [Behr Winter Way](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-winter-way)
- [Benjamin Moore Blue Note](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-blue-note-2129-30)
- [Benjamin Moore Gentleman's Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-gentlemans-gray-2062-20)
- [Benjamin Moore Brush Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-brush-blue-cw-675)
- [Behr Nocturne Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-nocturne-blue)
- [Sherwin Williams Tarragon](https://plan-home.com/color/tarragon-sw-9660)
- [RAL Classic Granite grey](https://plan-home.com/color/granite-grey-ral-7026)
- [Benjamin Moore Regent Green](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-regent-green-2136-20)
- [Sherwin Williams Seaworthy](https://plan-home.com/color/seaworthy-sw-7620)
- [Benjamin Moore Lead Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-lead-gray-2131-30)
- [Benjamin Moore Twilight](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-twilight-2058-10)
- [Behr Starless Night](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-starless-night)
- [Benjamin Moore Stonecutter](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-stonecutter-2135-20)
- [Behr Restless Sea](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-restless-sea)
- [Sherwin Williams Big Dipper](https://plan-home.com/color/big-dipper-sw-9645)
- [RAL Classic Anthracite grey](https://plan-home.com/color/anthracite-grey-ral-7016)

## Lighter monochromatic colors
- [Sherwin Williams Labradorite](https://plan-home.com/color/labradorite-sw-7619)
- [Sherwin Williams Needlepoint Navy](https://plan-home.com/color/needlepoint-navy-sw-0032)
- [Sherwin Williams Smoky Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/smoky-blue-sw-7604)
- [Sherwin Williams Sea Serpent](https://plan-home.com/color/sherwin-williams-sea-serpent)
- [Sherwin Williams Distance](https://plan-home.com/color/distance-sw-6243)

## Complementary colors
- [Sherwin Williams Studio Mauve](https://plan-home.com/color/studio-mauve-sw-0062)
- [Sherwin Williams Truly Taupe](https://plan-home.com/color/truly-taupe-sw-6038)
- [Sherwin Williams Heavenly White](https://plan-home.com/color/heavenly-white-sw-6553)
- [Sherwin Williams Original White](https://plan-home.com/color/original-white-sw-7077)
- [Sherwin Williams Palisade](https://plan-home.com/color/palisade-sw-7635)
- [Sherwin Williams Griffin](https://plan-home.com/color/griffin-sw-7026)
- [Sherwin Williams Warm Stone](https://plan-home.com/color/warm-stone-sw-7032)

Official product page: https://www.sherwin-williams.com/en-us/color/color-family/blue-paint-colors/SW7605-gale-force

## 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.