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Sherwin-Williams Adriatic Sea

SW 6790 · #016081 · LRV 10

Compare with other brands: HGTV Home Adriatic Sea is a 100% match

Adriatic Sea (SW 6790) is a deep blue from Sherwin-Williams. Its LRV is about 10 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest match in another brand is HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Adriatic Sea (100% match).

Compare Adriatic Sea with other brands

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LRV

10 · Very dark

Temperature

Cool

Code

SW 6790

HEX

#016081

RGB

1, 96, 129

HSL

195°, 98%, 25%

Family

Blues

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Adriatic Sea FAQ

What is the LRV of Adriatic Sea?

Adriatic Sea has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 10 on a 0–100 scale, which is very dark. It absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. Plan for good artificial lighting.

What is the closest match to Adriatic Sea in other brands?

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Adriatic Sea (HGSW6790), 100%; Valspar: Chintz (8002-43F), 98%; Dunn-Edwards: Blue Velvet (DET559), 98%; Benjamin Moore: Bermuda Blue (2061-30), 92%; PPG: Jamaican Dream (PPG1151-7), 91%; Glidden: Jamaican Dream (PPG1151-7), 88%; Behr: Ice Cave (M480-7), 85%; Farrow & Ball: Stiffkey Blue (No. 281), 67%. Matches are estimated from digital color values and are not official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.

What is the HEX code of Adriatic Sea?

The HEX code of Adriatic Sea (SW 6790) is #016081, RGB 1, 96, 129. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.