Nautilus 6780 is a blue paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #71B8C7, 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.
Ref. #71B8C7 · 6780
Nautilus
42%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Nautilus Technical Profile
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Nautilus in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Nautilus in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsNautilus
Nearly identical
BehrCool Dusk
Cool Dusk
Behr
Nearly identical
Sea Serenade
Valspar
Nearly identical
Serene Summit
Kilz
Very similar
Wet Surfboard
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Bayville Blue
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Gulf Stream
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
High Dive
PPG
Very similar
Skyway
Vista Paint
Very similar
Enchanted Evening
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Lobster
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Pastel Turquoise
RAL
Visible difference
Dream .04
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Nautilus
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
Pure 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
Similar Sherwin-Williams Colors
Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Nautilus.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Nautilus in your own space before committing.
What colors match Nautilus from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Nautilus are Cool Dusk by Behr (a near-identical match), Sea Serenade by Valspar (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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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 Nautilus's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.