Freshwater 6774 is a blue paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #4DA6B2, estimated LRV 32 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Brookside from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Sherwin-Williams · #4DA6B2 · 6774
Freshwater
32%Estimated LRV
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Freshwater Technical Profile
HEX Code#4DA6B2
RGB77, 166, 178
Estimated LRV32.1
UndertoneCool (Blue)
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Color Familyblue
BrandSherwin-Williams
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Colors That Work With Freshwater
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Freshwater
#4DA6B2
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8193B1
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Freshwater
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Freshwater 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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Freshwater — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Freshwater have?
Freshwater 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 Freshwater from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Freshwater are Brookside by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Blue Calypso by PPG (a close digital match), Santa Clara by Benjamin Moore (a very close match) — the best options for getting Freshwater'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 Freshwater?
Freshwater has a estimated lightness value of 32.1, 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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