Sherwin-Williams Dockside Blue (SW 7601) is a light, muted blue-gray paint color with a gently cool cast. Boasting an LRV of 43, its low saturation prevents it from looking overly bright, providing a quiet, weathered coastal feel ideal for bedrooms and laundry spaces.
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Paint Technical Profile
| Color ID / SKU | SW 7601 |
| HEX Code | #A0B3BC |
| Light Reflectance (LRV) | 43 |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Primary Undertone | Blue |
| Hidden Undertones | Gray, Slate |
| Use | Interior, Exterior |
| Best Exposures | South, West |
| Best For | Bedrooms, Bathrooms, Laundry Rooms, Covered Patios |
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Digital visualization: This mid-tone coastal blue applied to bedroom walls, glowing warmly under golden hour evening light.
Design Specifications
- Lighting Exposure:Golden hour evening light
- Textile Layers:Washed linen in soft oatmeal
- Metals:Warm antique brass
- Wood Tones:Medium cherry wood
- Coordinating Colors:SW Snowbound
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Color test: Testing this crisp airy blue on vertical shiplap wainscoting, accented by a whitewashed oak vanity.
Design Specifications
- Lighting Exposure:Bright crisp morning light
- Flooring:Penny round mosaic tile
- Wall Treatment:Vertical shiplap wainscoting
- Hardware Finishes:Brushed nickel
- Vanity Material:Whitewashed oak
Application mock-up: Visualizing this refreshing blue shade on laundry room cabinetry paired with warm butcher block countertops.
Design Specifications
- Lighting Exposure:High-contrast overhead daylight
- Cabinetry:Shaker cabinets
- Countertops:Warm butcher block
- Hardware Finishes:Matte black
- Flooring:Patterned encaustic cement tile
Digital exterior rendering: A classic haint blue inspired ceiling application over an outdoor patio with teak lounge furniture.
Design Specifications
- Lighting Exposure:Dappled afternoon sunlight
- Ceiling Treatment:Beadboard ceiling
- Furniture Style:Teak outdoor furniture
- Flooring:Natural flagstone
- Coordinating Colors:SW Extra White
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