Azure Tide 9684 is a neutral paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #436585, estimated LRV 12 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Durango Blue from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Sherwin-Williams · #436585 · 9684
Azure Tide
12%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Azure Tide Technical Profile
HEX Code#436585
RGB67, 101, 133
Estimated LRV12.2
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familyneutral
BrandSherwin-Williams
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Colors That Work With Azure Tide
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Azure Tide
#436585
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#646597
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Azure Tide
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Azure Tide 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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Azure Tide — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Azure Tide have?
Azure Tide by Sherwin-Williams has a neutral undertone and sits in the neutral 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 Azure Tide from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Azure Tide are Durango Blue by Behr (a close digital match), Egyptian Blue by Valspar (a close digital match), Hondy Tonk Blue by Vista Paint (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Azure Tide'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 Azure Tide?
Azure Tide has a estimated lightness value of 12.2, 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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