Dockside Blue 7601 is a neutral paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #A0B3BC, estimated LRV 43 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Stonewash Blue from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Sherwin-Williams · #A0B3BC · 7601
Dockside Blue
43%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Dockside Blue Technical Profile
HEX Code#A0B3BC
RGB160, 179, 188
Estimated LRV43.3
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familyneutral
BrandSherwin-Williams
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#9CB2BC
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Colors That Work With Dockside Blue
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Dockside Blue
#A0B3BC
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#858CAD
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Dockside Blue
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Dockside Blue 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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Dockside Blue — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Dockside Blue have?
Dockside Blue by Sherwin-Williams has a neutral undertone and sits in the neutral 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 Dockside Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Dockside Blue are Stonewash Blue by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), Cat's Meow by Valspar (a close digital match), Bali Blue by Vista Paint (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Dockside Blue'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 Dockside Blue?
Dockside Blue has a estimated lightness value of 43.3, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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