Pulsating Blue 6964 is a blue paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #01678D and estimated LRV 12. Its closest cross-brand match is Wave Runner from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Sherwin-Williams · #01678D · 6964
Pulsating Blue
12%Estimated LRV
Pulsating Blue Technical Profile
HEX Code#01678D
RGB1, 103, 141
Estimated LRV11.6
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Color Familyblue
BrandSherwin-Williams
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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Wave Runner
Dutch Boy
#016892
Close digital match
Oh So Vo
Valspar
#016892
Close digital match
Port Au Prince
PPG
#006A93
Close digital match
Southern Evening
Behr
#1E678D
Close digital match
Wavy Navy
Vista Paint
#1D668C
Close digital match
Blue Velvet
Dunn-Edwards
#0D6183
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Bermuda Blue
Benjamin Moore
#195E83
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Wind Surfing
Kilz
#366C8E
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Tory Blue
Hirshfield's
#2B708F
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RAL
#2A6478
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Colors That Work With Pulsating Blue
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Pulsating Blue
#01678D
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#27429A
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Pulsating Blue
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Pulsating 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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Pulsating Blue — Frequently Asked Questions
What colors match Pulsating Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Pulsating Blue are Wave Runner by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), Oh So Vo by Valspar (a close digital match), Port Au Prince by PPG (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Pulsating 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 Pulsating Blue?
Pulsating Blue has a estimated lightness value of 11.6, 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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