Cape Verde 6482 is a blue paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #01554F, LRV 7 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Marine Aqua from Benjamin Moore (very similar), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #01554F · 6482
Cape Verde
7%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Cape Verde Technical Profile
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Cape Verde in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Cape Verde in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsCape Verde
Very similar
Benjamin MooreMarine Aqua
Marine Aqua
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Forest Grove
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Moonlit Pool
Behr
Very similar
Country Meadow
Vista Paint
Very similar
Opal Green
RAL
Very similar
Empress Teal
PPG
Very similar
Cute Pixie
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Ivy League
Valspar
Visible difference
Enchanting Ivy
Dunn-Edwards
Visible difference
Argyll
Kilz
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Cape Verde
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Cape Verde
#01554F
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#1C4A6D
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Cape Verde
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Cape Verde 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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More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Cape Verde — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Cape Verde have?
Cape Verde by Sherwin-Williams has a neutral 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 Cape Verde in your own space before committing.
What colors match Cape Verde from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Cape Verde are Marine Aqua by Benjamin Moore (a very close match), Sherwood Forest by Benjamin Moore (a very close match), Forest Grove by Dutch Boy (a very close match) — the best options for getting Cape Verde'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 Cape Verde?
Cape Verde has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 7.1, 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 Cape Verde's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.