Ref. #436585 · 9684
Azure Tide
12%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Azure Tide Technical Profile
What color is Azure Tide? It's a deep cool neutral with the hex code #436585. Colors similar to Azure Tide include Behr Durango Blue, Valspar Egyptian Blue, Vista Paint Hondy Tonk Blue. Azure Tide has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 12, Azure Tide creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. As a cool neutral, Azure Tide pairs with cool whites for trim, gray-toned or rift-cut oak floors, and brushed nickel or polished chrome hardware. Black accents and natural greenery add contrast. Cool neutrals hold their crisp quality under 4000K+ daylight bulbs. Under 2700K warm light they soften considerably — particularly true for any blue or green undertone.
Colors Similar to Azure Tide
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Azure Tide
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
Pure 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
Similar Sherwin-Williams Colors
Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Azure Tide.
More neutral colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the neutral family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Azure Tide — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Azure Tide have?
Azure Tide by Sherwin-Williams has a neutral undertone and belongs to the neutral color family.
What colors match Azure Tide from other brands?
The closest matches are Durango Blue by Behr (#416787), Egyptian Blue by Valspar (#42658A), Hondy Tonk Blue by Vista Paint (#43668B). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Azure Tide?
Azure Tide has an LRV of 12.2, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Azure Tide's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.