# Sherwin Williams Pulsating Blue

Source: [https://plan-home.com/color/pulsating-blue-sw-6964](https://plan-home.com/color/pulsating-blue-sw-6964)

Sherwin Williams Pulsating Blue SW 6964 is a deep, saturated blue with a noticeable teal cast, close to the color of clear water seen in shadow. Its strong pigment gives it real presence on a wall, especially in a powder room, dining room, or home office where a darker color can feel intentional rather than overpowering. In bright daylight, Pulsating Blue can read cleaner and more blue-green; under warm artificial lighting, it may appear deeper and slightly more muted. Pair it with crisp white trim for contrast, pale sand or warm gray for a softer setting, or natural oak and woven textures to temper its intensity. It is particularly effective on cabinetry, built-ins, or a single accent wall when a full room of saturated color feels like too much.

## Color details
- **Brand or system:** Sherwin Williams
- **Color name:** Pulsating Blue
- **Color code:** SW 6964
- **HEX:** #01678d
- **RGB:** 1, 103, 141
- **LRV:** 10.47%
- **Brightness:** Dark
- **Color families:** Blue
- **Temperature:** cool
- **Undertones:** blue

## Color codes
- **HSV:** Hue: 196° Saturation: 99.29% Value: 55.29%
- **HSL:** hsl(196, 99, 28)
- **CMYK:** Cyan: 99.29 Magenta: 26.95 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 44.71
- **YIQ:** Y: 76.834 I: -72.993 Q: -9.751
- **XYZ:** X: 9.668 Y: 11.629 Z: 26.927
- **CIE Lab:** L:40.62 a:-10.648 b:-27.917
- **CIE Luv:** L:40.62 u:-27.374 v:-38.665
- **Decimal:** 92045
- **Hunter Lab:** 34.101, -9.069, -22.947

## Equivalent and related colors
- [Sherwin Williams Adriatic Sea](https://plan-home.com/color/adriatic-sea-sw-6790)
- [Behr Traditional Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-traditional-blue)
- [RAL Classic Capri blue](https://plan-home.com/color/capri-blue-ral-5019)
- [Sherwin Williams Georgian Bay](https://plan-home.com/color/georgian-bay-sw-6509)
- [Behr Mondrian Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-mondrian-blue)
- [Benjamin Moore Laguna Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-laguna-blue-2059-30)
- [Benjamin Moore Bermuda Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-bermuda-blue-2061-30)
- [Behr Cosmic Cobalt](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-cosmic-cobalt)
- [Benjamin Moore Deep Ocean](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-deep-ocean-2058-30)
- [Sherwin Williams Jay Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/jay-blue-sw-6797)
- [Benjamin Moore Bellbottom Blues](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-bellbottom-blues-csp-655)
- [Behr Blue Edge](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-blue-edge)
- [Benjamin Moore Seaport Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-seaport-blue-2060-30)
- [Benjamin Moore Santa Monica Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-santa-monica-blue-776)
- [RAL Classic Azure blue](https://plan-home.com/color/azure-blue-ral-5009)
- [Benjamin Moore Blueberry](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-blueberry-2063-30)
- [Behr Living Stream](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-living-stream)
- [Benjamin Moore Lucerne](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-lucerne-af-530)

## 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 Blue Mosque](https://plan-home.com/color/blue-mosque-sw-6789)
- [Sherwin Williams Resonant Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/resonant-blue-sw-6954)
- [Sherwin Williams Impromptu](https://plan-home.com/color/impromptu-sw-6955)

## Darker monochromatic colors
- [Sherwin Williams Loyal Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/loyal-blue-sw-6510)
- [Sherwin Williams Adriatic Sea](https://plan-home.com/color/adriatic-sea-sw-6790)
- [Sherwin Williams Jay Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/jay-blue-sw-6797)
- [Sherwin Williams Blue Grotto](https://plan-home.com/color/blue-grotto-sw-2941)
- [Sherwin Williams Bosporus](https://plan-home.com/color/bosporus-sw-6503)

## Complementary colors
- [Sherwin Williams Raucous Orange](https://plan-home.com/color/raucous-orange-sw-6883)
- [Sherwin Williams Blushing](https://plan-home.com/color/blushing-sw-6617)
- [Sherwin Williams Creamery](https://plan-home.com/color/creamery-sw-6358)
- [Sherwin Williams Bakelite Gold](https://plan-home.com/color/bakelite-gold-sw-6368)
- [Sherwin Williams Honeycomb](https://plan-home.com/color/honeycomb-sw-6375)
- [Sherwin Williams Ceremonial Gold](https://plan-home.com/color/ceremonial-gold-sw-6382)
- [Sherwin Williams August Moon](https://plan-home.com/color/august-moon-sw-7687)

Official product page: https://www.sherwin-williams.com/en-us/color/color-family/archived-paint-colors/sw6964

## 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.