Color spec
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams |
| Name | Regale Blue |
| SKU | SW 6801 |
| Hex | #7DB5D3 |
| RGB | 125, 181, 211 |
| HSL | 201°, 49%, 66% |
| LRV | 42 |
| Undertone | cool blue tone |
| Family | Blue |
About Sherwin-Williams Regale Blue
Regale Blue sits in the mid-range at LRV 42, 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.
Regale Blue is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Blues calm a room, which makes them popular in bedrooms, bathrooms and home offices.
Closest matches by brand
13 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 blue from that brand.
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Kompozit
Similar Sherwin-Williams colors
closest in the Sherwin-Williams deckThe nearest shades to Regale Blue 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 #7DB5D3 in HSL space. Pair Regale Blue 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 Regale Blue Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Regale Blue 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 6801 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Behr Equivalent of Regale Blue
At Behr, the closest color to Regale Blue is Simply Posh (MQ5-55) — very close at ΔE 2.21, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 42) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Simply Posh swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Regale Blue
The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Regale Blue is Tidal Wave (2061-50). At ΔE 0.66 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 44 vs 42). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Tidal Wave and you'll get the same color. See the full Tidal Wave swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Regale Blue
Valspar's nearest match is Blue Topaz (V070-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.84). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42.3 vs 42) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Regale Blue without repainting risk. See the full Blue Topaz swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Regale Blue
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Harbor Sky (PPG1238-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.81). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Regale Blue without repainting risk. See the full Harbor Sky swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Regale Blue
Glidden's nearest match is Harbor Sky (PPG1238-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.45). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Regale Blue without repainting risk. See the full Harbor Sky swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Regale Blue
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Regale Blue is Perfect Day (137-5DB) — very close at ΔE 2.24, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 45 vs 42) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Perfect Day swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Regale Blue
The closest HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Regale Blue is Stone Mountain Blue (HGSW 1374). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42). If HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Stone Mountain Blue and you'll get the same color. See the full Stone Mountain Blue swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Regale Blue
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Regale Blue is Bonnie Blue (DE5807) — very close at ΔE 3.19, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Bonnie Blue swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Regale Blue
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Regale Blue. The nearest is Calm Tint (0645) at ΔE 4.34 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 44 vs 42). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Calm Tint swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Regale Blue
Kompozit has no exact twin of Regale Blue. The nearest is Calm Tint (0645) at ΔE 4.34 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Calm Tint swatch →