Ref. #016E85 · 6783
Amalfi
13%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Amalfi Technical Profile
What color is Amalfi? It's a deep cool blue with the hex code #016E85. Colors similar to Amalfi include Behr Striking, Vista Paint Great Blue Green, Kilz True Teal. Amalfi has a cool (blue) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 13, Amalfi creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. Pair it with cool whites like Chantilly Lace, walnut or rift-cut oak floors, and brushed nickel or polished chrome hardware. Brass accents add warmth for a layered look. Blues stay crisp under 4000K+ cool LEDs. Under 2700K warm bulbs they can read grayer or shift slightly purple — particularly true for mid-tone and saturated blues.
Colors Similar to Amalfi
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Amalfi
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Amalfi
#016E85
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#264993
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Amalfi
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Amalfi 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
Similar Sherwin-Williams Colors
Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Amalfi.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Amalfi — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Amalfi have?
Amalfi by Sherwin-Williams has a cool (blue) undertone and belongs to the blue color family.
What colors match Amalfi from other brands?
The closest matches are Striking by Behr (#137087), Great Blue Green by Vista Paint (#006C80), True Teal by Kilz (#097083). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Amalfi?
Amalfi has an LRV of 12.9, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Amalfi's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.