Color spec
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams |
| Name | Mediterranean |
| SKU | SW 7617 |
| Hex | #60797D |
| RGB | 96, 121, 125 |
| HSL | 188°, 13%, 43% |
| LRV | 18 |
| Undertone | cool blue-green tone |
| Family | Teal |
About Sherwin-Williams Mediterranean
With an LRV of 18, Mediterranean is a deep, dramatic shade. It soaks up light in north-facing rooms and looks richest where strong daylight hits it. Its teal 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. Warm artificial light softens it; cool LED can make it look flat, so match your bulbs to the mood you want.
Mediterranean works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. Teals add character without shouting — good for a vanity, an island or a feature wall.
Closest matches by brand
15 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
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Kompozit
Similar Sherwin-Williams colors
closest in the Sherwin-Williams deckThe nearest shades to Mediterranean 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 #60797D in HSL space. Pair Mediterranean 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 Mediterranean Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Mediterranean 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 7617 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Behr Equivalent of Mediterranean
Behr's nearest match is Iron Mountain (N520-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.97). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 17 vs 18) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Mediterranean without repainting risk. See the full Iron Mountain swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Mediterranean
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Mediterranean is Providence Blue (1636) — very close at ΔE 2.74, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 19 vs 18) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Providence Blue swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Mediterranean
Valspar's nearest match is Blue Thunder (8004-37F), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.59). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 18 vs 18) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Mediterranean without repainting risk. See the full Blue Thunder swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Mediterranean
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Mediterranean is Night Rendezvous (PPG1037-5) — very close at ΔE 3.42, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 18 vs 18) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Night Rendezvous swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Mediterranean
At Glidden, the closest color to Mediterranean is Night Rendezvous (PPG1037-5) — very close at ΔE 3.06, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 18 vs 18) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Night Rendezvous swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Mediterranean
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Mediterranean is Aged Denim (431-4DB) — very close at ΔE 2.93, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 19 vs 18) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Aged Denim swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Mediterranean
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Mediterranean is Aquamarined (HGSW 3313) — very close at ΔE 2.09, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 19 vs 18) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Aquamarined swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Mediterranean
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Mediterranean. The nearest is Blue Monday (DET568) at ΔE 3.74 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 18 vs 18). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Blue Monday swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Mediterranean
Magnolia Home's nearest match is Demo Day (JG-79), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.94). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 17 vs 18) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Mediterranean without repainting risk. See the full Demo Day swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Mediterranean
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Mediterranean is Sloe Blue (NO. 87) — very close at ΔE 3.26, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 18 vs 18) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sloe Blue swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Mediterranean
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Bowman Blue (0500), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.85). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 17 vs 18) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Mediterranean without repainting risk. See the full Bowman Blue swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Mediterranean
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Mediterranean is Paradise City (0486) — very close at ΔE 2.47, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 18 vs 18) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Paradise City swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Mediterranean
Rodda has no exact twin of Mediterranean. The nearest is Blue Jay (CA202) at ΔE 4.64 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 17 vs 18). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Blue Jay swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Mediterranean
The closest C2 Paint equivalent of Mediterranean is Bluegrass (C2-728). At ΔE 0.63 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 17 vs 18). If C2 Paint is your counter, order Bluegrass and you'll get the same color. See the full Bluegrass swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Mediterranean
At Kompozit, the closest color to Mediterranean is Paradise City (0486) — very close at ΔE 2.47, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 16 vs 18) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Paradise City swatch →