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Sherwin Williams Blue Cruise SW7606

Blue Cruise

Sherwin Williams

SW7606

About Blue Cruise by Sherwin Williams

Blue Cruise SW7606 by Sherwin Williams is a dark cool shade with a simple, inviting feel. It shows brightness around 26% and hue near 201° for steady results across rooms. Strong choice for accents, offices, or media rooms. Pairs well with crisp whites, charcoal, and light woods.

Brightness: 25.8%

Tone: Cool

HEX: #6591a8

RGB: 101, 145, 168

Hue201°

Saturation28%

Lightness53%

Similar Colors by Sherwin Williams

These are close matches to Blue Cruise from the same brand. They keep a similar look and work well in the same type of rooms.

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about how Blue Cruise looks in real rooms, how it behaves with light, and how it pairs with other shades.

Is Blue Cruise SW7606 a warm or cool color?
Blue Cruise by Sherwin Williams is a cool deeper color. It will usually read cool in most homes rather than a sharp pure white.
What type of color is Blue Cruise?
Blue Cruise sits in the blue family. Its hue is about 201°, which keeps it in that range on the color wheel.
What are the color stats for Blue Cruise?
Brightness is about 26%. Saturation is around 28%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 53%. Hue is close to 201°. The hex value is #6591a8. The RGB value is 101, 145, 168.
Is Blue Cruise better for dark rooms or bright rooms?
Blue Cruise has brightness around 26%. It is deeper, so it usually looks best in rooms with fair to strong daylight, where there is enough light to show the color.
Which colors go with Blue Cruise?
You can match Blue Cruise with simple whites for trim and ceiling, or with nearby neutrals from the same brand. The similar colors and complementary colors on this page are a good starting point for pairing.
Where does Blue Cruise work best in a home?
Blue Cruise works well as an accent on one or two walls, in cozy rooms, or in spaces with stronger daylight where a deeper color will not feel heavy.
How does Blue Cruise compare to a pure white paint?
Blue Cruise is softer than a pure untinted white. The cool undertone and deeper color feel more gentle on the eye, so it tends to look calmer and less stark on large walls.

Lighter Shades by Sherwin Williams

These lighter shades sit above Blue Cruise in brightness. They give a softer feel without drifting far from the same family.

Darker Shades by Sherwin Williams

These colors drop a bit below Blue Cruise in brightness. They can add depth without leaving the same style.

Complementary Colors by Sherwin Williams

These colors sit on the opposite side of the color wheel from Blue Cruise. They add contrast without clashing.

Alternate Colors by other brands

These colors from other brands have a similar look to Blue Cruise. They are helpful if you switch between brands or match to a contractor’s paint line.