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Sherwin Williams Blue Nile SW6776

Blue Nile

Sherwin Williams

SW6776

About Blue Nile by Sherwin Williams

Blue Nile SW6776 by Sherwin Williams is a dark cool shade with a simple, inviting feel. It shows brightness around 13% and hue near 186° for steady results across rooms. Strong choice for accents, offices, or media rooms. Pairs well with crisp whites, charcoal, and light woods.

Brightness: 13.3%

Tone: Cool

HEX: #01717e

RGB: 1, 113, 126

Hue186°

Saturation98%

Lightness25%

Similar Colors by Sherwin Williams

These are close matches to Blue Nile 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 Nile looks in real rooms, how it behaves with light, and how it pairs with other shades.

Is Blue Nile SW6776 a warm or cool color?
Blue Nile 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 Nile?
Blue Nile sits in the blue family. Its hue is about 186°, which keeps it in that range on the color wheel.
What are the color stats for Blue Nile?
Brightness is about 13%. Saturation is around 98%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 25%. Hue is close to 186°. The hex value is #01717e. The RGB value is 1, 113, 126.
Is Blue Nile better for dark rooms or bright rooms?
Blue Nile has brightness around 13%. 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 Nile?
You can match Blue Nile 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 Nile work best in a home?
Blue Nile 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 Nile compare to a pure white paint?
Blue Nile 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 Nile 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 Nile 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 Nile. They add contrast without clashing.

Alternate Colors by other brands

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