Cay 6772 is a blue paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #A6D0D6, 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.
Ref. #A6D0D6 · 6772
Cay
58%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Cay Technical Profile
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Cay in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Cay in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsCay
Nearly identical
ValsparCrystal Sea
Crystal Sea
Valspar
Nearly identical
Indigo
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Polar Blue
Kilz
Nearly identical
Shadow Blue
Behr
Nearly identical
Aqua Chintz
PPG
Nearly identical
Fun-Guy
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Surfside
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Walking on Air
Vista Paint
Very similar
Monet Magic
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Dream .04
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Cay
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
Pure 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
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 Cay.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Cay in your own space before committing.
What colors match Cay from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Cay are Crystal Sea by Valspar (a near-identical match), Indigo by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Sea Tickle by Valspar (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Cay's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.