Color spec
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams |
| Name | Smoky Blue |
| SKU | SW 7604 |
| Hex | #596E79 |
| RGB | 89, 110, 121 |
| HSL | 201°, 15%, 41% |
| LRV | 15 |
| Undertone | cool blue tone |
| Family | Blue |
About Sherwin-Williams Smoky Blue
With an LRV of 15, Smoky Blue is a deep, dramatic shade. It soaks up light in north-facing rooms and looks richest where strong daylight hits it. 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. Warm artificial light softens it; cool LED can make it look flat, so match your bulbs to the mood you want.
Smoky Blue works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. Blues calm a room, which makes them popular in bedrooms, bathrooms and home offices.
Closest matches by brand
17 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
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Clare
Backdrop
Kompozit
Similar Sherwin-Williams colors
closest in the Sherwin-Williams deckThe nearest shades to Smoky 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 #596E79 in HSL space. Pair Smoky 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 Smoky Blue Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Smoky 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 7604 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Behr Equivalent of Smoky Blue
Behr has no exact twin of Smoky Blue. The nearest is Sophisticated Teal (HDC-CL-22) at ΔE 4.49 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 15 vs 15). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Sophisticated Teal swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Smoky Blue
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Smoky Blue is Blue Spruce (1637) — very close at ΔE 2.33, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 17 vs 15) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Blue Spruce swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Smoky Blue
The closest Valspar equivalent of Smoky Blue is Passageway (V137-6). At ΔE 0.96 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 14.2 vs 15). If Valspar is your counter, order Passageway and you'll get the same color. See the full Passageway swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Smoky Blue
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Smoky Blue is Superstition (PPG1035-6) — very close at ΔE 2.43, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 15 vs 15) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Superstition swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Smoky Blue
At Glidden, the closest color to Smoky Blue is Superstition (PPG1035-6) — very close at ΔE 2.43, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 15 vs 15) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Superstition swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Smoky Blue
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Smoky Blue is Flint Stone (433-5DB) — very close at ΔE 2.32, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 15 vs 15) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Flint Stone swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Smoky Blue
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Smoky Blue is Northern Pike (HGSW 3352) — very close at ΔE 3.32, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 15 vs 15) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Northern Pike swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Smoky Blue
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Smoky Blue is Moody Blues (DET590) — very close at ΔE 2.32, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 15 vs 15) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Moody Blues swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Smoky Blue
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Smoky Blue is Storm Chaser (JG-86) — very close at ΔE 3.24, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 15 vs 15) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Storm Chaser swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Smoky Blue
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Smoky Blue. The nearest is Inchyra Blue (NO. 289) at ΔE 4.98 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 13 vs 15). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Inchyra Blue swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Smoky Blue
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Smoky Blue is Hidden Harbor (H051) — very close at ΔE 2.16, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 16 vs 15) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Hidden Harbor swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Smoky Blue
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Smoky Blue is Deep Lagoon (0507) — very close at ΔE 2.51, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 17 vs 15) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Deep Lagoon swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Smoky Blue
At Rodda, the closest color to Smoky Blue is Wanderlust (R099) — very close at ΔE 3.26, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 16 vs 15) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Wanderlust swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Smoky Blue
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Smoky Blue is Cambridge (C2-729) — very close at ΔE 2.08, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 16 vs 15) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cambridge swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Smoky Blue
Clare has no exact twin of Smoky Blue. The nearest is Nearly Navy (PNT100-DP-65) at ΔE 4.99 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 13 vs 15). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Nearly Navy swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Smoky Blue
At Backdrop, the closest color to Smoky Blue is Mom Jeans (BD-MJ) — very close at ΔE 2.75, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 18 vs 15) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Mom Jeans swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Smoky Blue
At Kompozit, the closest color to Smoky Blue is Deep Lagoon (0507) — very close at ΔE 2.51, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 14 vs 15) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Deep Lagoon swatch →