Blue Nile 6776 is a blue paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #01717E, LRV 13 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Deep Marine from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #01717E · 6776
Blue Nile
13%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Blue Nile Technical Profile
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Blue Nile in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Blue Nile in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsBlue Nile
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyDeep Marine
Deep Marine
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Dream .06
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Carnival Night
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Blue Stream
Behr
Nearly identical
Ocean Soul
Valspar
Nearly identical
Venezuelan Sea
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Caribbean Holiday
PPG
Very similar
Teal Treat
Kilz
Very similar
Water Blue
RAL
Very similar
Great Blue Green
Vista Paint
Very similar
Bold Bolection
Hirshfield's
Visible difference
Vardo
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Blue Nile
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Blue Nile
#01717E
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#244E8E
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Blue Nile
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Blue Nile 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
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Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Blue Nile — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Blue Nile have?
Blue Nile by Sherwin-Williams has a cool (blue) undertone and sits in the blue color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Blue Nile in your own space before committing.
What colors match Blue Nile from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Blue Nile are Deep Marine by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Dream .06 by Colorhouse (a near-identical match), Carnival Night by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Blue Nile'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 Blue Nile?
Blue Nile has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 13.3, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Blue Nile's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.