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Mediterranean

18%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
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Mediterranean 7617 is a gray paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #60797D, LRV 18 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Blue Thunder from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Mediterranean Technical Profile

HEX Code#60797D
RGB96, 121, 125
LRV17.6
UndertoneCool (Blue)
Color Familygray
BrandSherwin-Williams

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Mediterranean in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Mediterranean in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

Sherwin-WilliamsMediterranean
Nearly identical
ValsparBlue Thunder

Blue Thunder

Valspar

Nearly identical

Iron Mountain

Behr

Nearly identical

River Cruise

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Dark Teal Woods

PPG

Very similar

Paradise City

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Providence Blue

Benjamin Moore

Very similar

Portsmouth Blue

Vista Paint

Very similar

De Nimes

Farrow & Ball

Very similar

Classic Movie

Kilz

Very similar

Blue Monday

Dunn-Edwards

Very similar

Wool .05

Colorhouse

Very similar

Squirrel Grey

RAL

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Mediterranean

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Mediterranean

#60797D

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#7081A0

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Mediterranean

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Iron Mountain

Complement

Archwood

Mediterranean Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

Serenely

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

This Color

Pop

Straightforward Green

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Starry Night

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

This Color

Pop

Rita's Rouge

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Site White

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

This Color

Pop

Peppery

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Sherwin-Williams Colors

Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Mediterranean.

Stargazer

Sherwin-Williams · 9635

#60757A

Teal Stencil

Sherwin-Williams · 18

#627F7B

Labradorite

Sherwin-Williams · 7619

#657B83

Refuge

Sherwin-Williams · 6228

#607D84

Riverway

Sherwin-Williams · 6222

#5D7274

Smoky Blue

Sherwin-Williams · 7604

#596E79

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Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

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Farm Fresh

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Puritan Gray

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Aged Mercury

Dutch Boy · 442-5DB

#867A6F

Marron

Valspar · 1004-9B

#7F6C67

Improbable

PPG · 1011-5

#6E7376

Mediterranean — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Mediterranean have?
Mediterranean by Sherwin-Williams has a cool (blue) undertone and sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Mediterranean in your own space before committing.
What colors match Mediterranean from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Mediterranean are Blue Thunder by Valspar (a near-identical match), Iron Mountain by Behr (a near-identical match), River Cruise by Dutch Boy (a very close match) — the best options for getting Mediterranean'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 Mediterranean?
Mediterranean has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 17.6, 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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