Color spec
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams |
| Name | Blue Cruise |
| SKU | SW 7606 |
| Hex | #6591A8 |
| RGB | 101, 145, 168 |
| HSL | 201°, 28%, 53% |
| LRV | 26 |
| Undertone | cool blue tone |
| Family | Teal |
About Sherwin-Williams Blue Cruise
Blue Cruise sits in the mid-range at LRV 26, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its blue undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Blue Cruise is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Teals add character without shouting — good for a vanity, an island or a feature wall.
Closest matches by brand
12 brands within ΔE 5The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all teal from that brand.
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Farrow & Ball
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Portola Paints
Similar Sherwin-Williams colors
closest in the Sherwin-Williams deckThe nearest shades to Blue Cruise within Sherwin-Williams's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #6591A8 in HSL space. Pair Blue Cruise with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
Sherwin-Williams Blue Cruise Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Blue Cruise from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Sherwin-Williams SW 7606 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Behr Equivalent of Blue Cruise
The closest Behr equivalent of Blue Cruise is Skipper (570F-5). At ΔE 0.95 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 26). If Behr is your counter, order Skipper and you'll get the same color. See the full Skipper swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Blue Cruise
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Blue Cruise is Sea Reflections (1664) — very close at ΔE 2.53, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 28 vs 26) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sea Reflections swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Blue Cruise
At Valspar, the closest color to Blue Cruise is Splendid Blue (4004-6A) — very close at ΔE 3.37, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25.9 vs 26) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Splendid Blue swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Blue Cruise
PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of Blue Cruise. The nearest is Aqua Blue (PPG1151-5) at ΔE 4.33 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 26). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Aqua Blue swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Blue Cruise
At Glidden, the closest color to Blue Cruise is Blue Jay (70BG 28/169) — very close at ΔE 2.01, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 28 vs 26) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Blue Jay swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Blue Cruise
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Blue Cruise. The nearest is Blue Jay Blue (239-5DB) at ΔE 4.71 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 26). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Blue Jay Blue swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Blue Cruise
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Blue Patchwork (HGSW 2373), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.9). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 26) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Blue Cruise without repainting risk. See the full Blue Patchwork swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Blue Cruise
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Salt Box Blue (DET562), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 26) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Blue Cruise without repainting risk. See the full Salt Box Blue swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Blue Cruise
Farrow & Ball's nearest match is Chinese Blue (NO. 90), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.18). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 26) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Blue Cruise without repainting risk. See the full Chinese Blue swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Blue Cruise
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Blue Cruise is Swallow Tail (C2-765) — very close at ΔE 3.38, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 26) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Swallow Tail swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Blue Cruise
Portola Paints has no exact twin of Blue Cruise. The nearest is Blue Heron (BLUE HERON) at ΔE 4.76 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 26). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Blue Heron swatch →