Cape Verde 6482 is a blue paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #01554F, estimated 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.
Sherwin-Williams · #01554F · 6482
Cape Verde
7%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Cape Verde Technical Profile
HEX Code#01554F
RGB1, 85, 79
Estimated LRV7.1
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familyblue
BrandSherwin-Williams
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Colors That Work With Cape Verde
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
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 estimated lightness value 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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