Cay 6772 is a blue paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #A6D0D6, estimated LRV 58 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Crystal Sea from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Sherwin-Williams · #A6D0D6 · 6772
Cay
58%Estimated LRV
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Cay Technical Profile
HEX Code#A6D0D6
RGB166, 208, 214
Estimated LRV58.1
UndertoneCool (Blue)
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Color Familyblue
BrandSherwin-Williams
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#A1CED5
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#A2D0D8
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#A7D4D8
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#A4CACE
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#A5CFD1
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Colors That Work With Cay
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Cay
#A6D0D6
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8293B0
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Cay
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Cay Room Palettes
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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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Cay — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Cay have?
Cay by Sherwin-Williams has a cool (blue) 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 Cay from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Cay are Crystal Sea by Valspar (a close digital match), Indigo by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Sea Tickle by Valspar (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Cay'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 Cay?
Cay has a estimated lightness value of 58.1, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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