Nautilus 6780 is a blue paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #71B8C7, estimated LRV 42 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Cool Dusk from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Sherwin-Williams · #71B8C7 · 6780
Nautilus
42%Estimated LRV
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Nautilus Technical Profile
HEX Code#71B8C7
RGB113, 184, 199
Estimated LRV41.9
UndertoneCool (Blue)
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Color Familyblue
BrandSherwin-Williams
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#73B3C0
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Colors That Work With Nautilus
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Nautilus
#71B8C7
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7E90B4
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Nautilus
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Nautilus 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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Nautilus — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Nautilus have?
Nautilus 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 Nautilus from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Nautilus are Cool Dusk by Behr (a close digital match), Sea Serenade by Valspar (a close digital match), Serene Summit by Kilz (a very close match) — the best options for getting Nautilus'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 Nautilus?
Nautilus has a estimated lightness value of 41.9, 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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Why Nautilus's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.