Regale Blue 6801 is a blue paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #7DB5D3, LRV 42 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Tidal Wave from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #7DB5D3 · 6801
Regale Blue
42%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Regale Blue Technical Profile
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Regale Blue in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Regale Blue in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsRegale Blue
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreTidal Wave
Tidal Wave
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Cascade Blue
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Harbor Sky
PPG
Nearly identical
Calm Spring
Kilz
Nearly identical
Simply Posh
Behr
Very similar
Perfect Day
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Tidal Basin
Valspar
Very similar
Mountain Main
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Bonnie Blue
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Lulworth Blue
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Dream .03
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Regale Blue
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Regale Blue
#7DB5D3
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7B84B7
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Regale Blue
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Regale 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
Similar Sherwin-Williams Colors
Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Regale Blue.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Regale Blue — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Regale Blue have?
Regale Blue 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 Regale Blue in your own space before committing.
What colors match Regale Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Regale Blue are Tidal Wave by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Cascade Blue by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Harbor Sky by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Regale 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 Regale Blue?
Regale Blue has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 42.1, 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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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 Regale Blue's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.