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Sherwin Williams Cay SW6772

Cay

Sherwin Williams

SW6772

About Cay by Sherwin Williams

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Brightness: 58.1%

Tone: Cool

HEX: #a6d0d6

RGB: 166, 208, 214

Hue188°

Saturation37%

Lightness75%

Similar Colors by Sherwin Williams

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

Cay

Sherwin Williams

SW6772

Frequently asked questions

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

Is Cay SW6772 a warm or cool color?
Cay by Sherwin Williams is a cool mid tone color. It will usually read cool in most homes rather than a sharp pure white.
What type of color is Cay?
Cay sits in the blue family. Its hue is about 188°, which keeps it in that range on the color wheel.
What are the color stats for Cay?
Brightness is about 58%. Saturation is around 37%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 75%. Hue is close to 188°. The hex value is #a6d0d6. The RGB value is 166, 208, 214.
Is Cay better for dark rooms or bright rooms?
Cay has brightness around 58%. It sits in the middle, so it can work in both darker and brighter rooms if you balance the lighting.
Which colors go with Cay?
You can match Cay 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 Cay work best in a home?
Cay 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 Cay compare to a pure white paint?
Cay is softer than a pure untinted white. The cool undertone and mid tone 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 Cay in brightness. They give a softer feel without drifting far from the same family.

Cay

Sherwin Williams

SW6772

Darker Shades by Sherwin Williams

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

Cay

Sherwin Williams

SW6772

Complementary Colors by Sherwin Williams

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

Cay

Sherwin Williams

SW6772

Alternate Colors by other brands

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

Spectra Blue

Benjamin Moore

2049-50

Indigo

Benjamin Moore

744

Spring Rain

Benjamin Moore

723

Sea Isle

Benjamin Moore

751