Adriatic Sea 6790 is a blue paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #016081, estimated LRV 10 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Chintz from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Sherwin-Williams · #016081 · 6790
Adriatic Sea
10%Estimated LRV
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Adriatic Sea Technical Profile
HEX Code#016081
RGB1, 96, 129
Estimated LRV10.0
UndertoneCool (Blue)
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Color Familyblue
BrandSherwin-Williams
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Colors That Work With Adriatic Sea
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Adriatic Sea
#016081
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#253F90
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Adriatic Sea
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Adriatic Sea Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
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Adriatic Sea — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Adriatic Sea have?
Adriatic Sea by Sherwin-Williams has a cool (blue) undertone and sits in the blue color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Adriatic Sea from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Adriatic Sea are Chintz by Valspar (a close digital match), Blue Edge by Behr (a close digital match), Blue Velvet by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Adriatic Sea's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Adriatic Sea?
Adriatic Sea has a estimated lightness value of 10.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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