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Sherwin-Williams UndercoolSW 6957 · #7FC3E1 · LRV 49

Undercool reads as a cool blue-green tone — mid-tone — versatile but shifts visibly with light. The notes below cover the color's details, what Sherwin-Williams SW 6957 actually looks like under different light, and the closest matches at competing US brands.

SHERWIN-WILLIAMS UNDERCOOL
RGB 127, 195, 225LRV 49

Color spec

BrandSherwin-Williams
NameUndercool
SKUSW 6957
Hex#7FC3E1
RGB127, 195, 225
HSL198°, 62%, 69%
LRV49
Undertonecool blue-green tone
FamilyBlue
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About Sherwin-Williams Undercool

Undercool sits in the mid-range at LRV 49, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. 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. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.

Undercool 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

12 brands within ΔE 5

The 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

5,644 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.15
All blue at Behr →
570D-4 · #85C2E0 · ΔE 1.15 · LRV 49
M520-4 · #78C5EA · ΔE 1.92 · LRV 50
S500-4 · #87C8DD · ΔE 3.22 · LRV 52
BIC-10 · #8EC3D5 · ΔE 3.81 · LRV 50

Benjamin Moore

4,068 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.44
All blue at Benjamin Moore →
2059-50 · #76C4E2 · ΔE 1.44 · LRV 49
2060-50 · #73C1E4 · ΔE 1.66 · LRV 47
2058-50 · #80BFD7 · ΔE 2.06 · LRV 47
788 · #7BBDE1 · ΔE 2.59 · LRV 47

Valspar

2,858 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.15
All blue at Valspar →
4008-9C · #76C2E3 · ΔE 1.15 · LRV 48
5002-9C · #78C6E3 · ΔE 1.71 · LRV 49.8
8001-42C · #83C1E2 · ΔE 1.76 · LRV 48
V031-2 · #76C7E2 · ΔE 2.59 · LRV 50

PPG / Glidden

2,132 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.21
All blue at PPG / Glidden →
PPG1237-4 · #81C1E1 · ΔE 1.21 · LRV 48

Glidden

3,101 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.79
All blue at Glidden →
50BG 50/265 · #7BC2DF · ΔE 0.79 · LRV 50
PPG1237-4 · #80C1E2 · ΔE 1.37 · LRV 48
79BG 53/259 · #8CC5E9 · ΔE 3.48 · LRV 53
30BG 50/183 · #8FC1D0 · ΔE 4.86 · LRV 50

Dutch Boy

1,340 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.46
All blue at Dutch Boy →
137-5DB · #76BBDD · ΔE 2.46 · LRV 45
138-5DB · #8DC0DF · ΔE 3.24 · LRV 49
237-5DB · #8EBCD7 · ΔE 3.83 · LRV 46
HGSW 1365 · #89C6DF · ΔE 1.78 · LRV 51
HGSW 9049 · #89C6DF · ΔE 1.78 · LRV 51

Dunn-Edwards

2,298 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.29
All blue at Dunn-Edwards →
DE5828 · #83C7DF · ΔE 2.29 · LRV 47
DE5786 · #8FC1D2 · ΔE 4.21 · LRV 45
DE5856 · #8EC2E7 · ΔE 4.5 · LRV 46

Diamond Vogel

1,386 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.55
All blue at Diamond Vogel →
0659 · #7DC9E3 · ΔE 2.55 · LRV 51

Hirshfield's

1,469 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.79
All blue at Hirshfield's →
0659 · #72C7E3 · ΔE 2.79 · LRV 53
0652 · #8DB8D0 · ΔE 4.6 · LRV 47
0638 · #88BFE7 · ΔE 4.79 · LRV 51

C2 Paint

580 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.66
All blue at C2 Paint →
BD22 · #8BBCDA · ΔE 3.66 · LRV 47

Kompozit

1,321 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.79
All blue at Kompozit →
0659 · #72C7E3 · ΔE 2.79 · LRV 50
0652 · #8DB8D0 · ΔE 4.6 · LRV 44
0638 · #88BFE7 · ΔE 4.79 · LRV 48

Similar Sherwin-Williams colors

closest in the Sherwin-Williams deck

The nearest shades to Undercool within Sherwin-Williams's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.

SW 9049 · LRV 51
SW 6953 · LRV 48
SW 9048 · LRV 46
SW 9047 · LRV 49
SW 6773 · LRV 47
SW 6961 · LRV 45

Coordinated palette

Generated by hue-rotating #7FC3E1 in HSL space. Pair Undercool with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.

COMPLEMENTARY
#7FC3E1 + #E19D7F
TRIADIC
#7FC3E1 · #E17FC3 · #C3E17F
ANALOGOUS
#7FE1CE · #7FC3E1 · #7F92E1

Accessibility (WCAG contrast)

Sample text on white
1.95:1fail
Sample text on black
10.8:1AAA

WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.

Sherwin-Williams Undercool Equivalents at Other Brands

Matching Undercool 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 6957 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.

Behr Equivalent of Undercool

Behr's nearest match is Colorado Springs (570D-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.15). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 49) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Undercool without repainting risk. See the full Colorado Springs swatch →

Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Undercool

Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Pool Party (2059-50), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.44). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 49) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Undercool without repainting risk. See the full Pool Party swatch →

Valspar Equivalent of Undercool

Valspar's nearest match is Moment of Grace (8001-42C), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.76). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 49) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Undercool without repainting risk. See the full Moment of Grace swatch →

PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Undercool

PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Horizon Haze (PPG1237-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.21). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 49) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Undercool without repainting risk. See the full Horizon Haze swatch →

Glidden Equivalent of Undercool

The closest Glidden equivalent of Undercool is By The Sea (50BG 50/265). At ΔE 0.79 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 50 vs 49). If Glidden is your counter, order By The Sea and you'll get the same color. See the full By The Sea swatch →

Dutch Boy Equivalent of Undercool

At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Undercool is Twinkle (138-5DB) — very close at ΔE 3.24, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 49) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Twinkle swatch →

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Undercool

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Blue Discovery (HGSW 1365), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.78). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 51 vs 49) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Undercool without repainting risk. See the full Blue Discovery swatch →

Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Undercool

At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Undercool is Winter Chime (DE5828) — very close at ΔE 2.29, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 47 vs 49) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Winter Chime swatch →

Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Undercool

At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Undercool is Lasting Thoughts (0659) — very close at ΔE 2.55, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 51 vs 49) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Lasting Thoughts swatch →

Hirshfield's Equivalent of Undercool

At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Undercool is Lasting Thoughts (0659) — very close at ΔE 2.79, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 53 vs 49) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Lasting Thoughts swatch →

C2 Paint Equivalent of Undercool

C2 Paint has no exact twin of Undercool. The nearest is BD Warrenton Summer (BD22) at ΔE 3.66 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 47 vs 49). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full BD Warrenton Summer swatch →

Kompozit Equivalent of Undercool

At Kompozit, the closest color to Undercool is Lasting Thoughts (0659) — very close at ΔE 2.79, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 50 vs 49) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Lasting Thoughts swatch →

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