Smoky Blue 7604 is a neutral paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #596E79, 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.
Ref. #596E79 · 7604
Smoky Blue
15%LRV Value
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
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Smoky Blue in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Smoky 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-WilliamsSmoky Blue
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsMorro Bay
Morro Bay
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Flannel Gray
Valspar
Nearly identical
Winter Harbor
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Hatteras Gray
PPG
Nearly identical
Winter Harbor
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Desert Night
Behr
Very similar
Flint Stone
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Blue Spruce
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Deep Charcoal
Kilz
Very similar
Inchyra Blue
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Wool .05
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Smoky Blue
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
Pure 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
Similar Sherwin-Williams Colors
Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Smoky Blue.
More neutral colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the neutral family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Smoky Blue in your own space before committing.
What colors match Smoky Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Smoky Blue are Morro Bay by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Flannel Gray by Valspar (a near-identical match), In the Deep Blue Sea by Valspar (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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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 Smoky Blue's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.