Smoky Blue 7604 is a neutral paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #596E79, estimated LRV 15 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Morro Bay from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Sherwin-Williams · #596E79 · 7604
Smoky Blue
15%Estimated LRV
Cool (Blue)Undertone
More about Smoky Blue
Smoky Blue is a rich, smoldering slate-blue at LRV 15 — deep and a little dusky, with enough gray to feel sophisticated rather than bright. It's a strong mid-dark blue for cabinetry, a front door, or an accent wall when you want moody color without going all the way to navy.
As a deeper blue it reads its richest with good light and deepens toward charcoal-blue in shadow. It pairs beautifully with warm whites, brass, and natural wood. Behr Rush Hour and Benjamin Moore Blue Spruce are its closest cross-brand matches.
Smoky Blue Technical Profile
HEX Code#596E79
RGB89, 110, 121
Estimated LRV14.7
UndertoneCool (Blue)
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyneutral
BrandSherwin-Williams
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Colors That Work With Smoky Blue
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Smoky Blue
#596E79
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#6A719B
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Smoky Blue
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Smoky 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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Smoky Blue — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Smoky Blue have?
Smoky Blue by Sherwin-Williams has a cool (blue) undertone and sits in the neutral 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 Smoky Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Smoky Blue are Morro Bay by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Flannel Gray by Valspar (a close digital match), In the Deep Blue Sea by Valspar (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Smoky 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 Smoky Blue?
Smoky Blue has a estimated lightness value of 14.7, 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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