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Sherwin-Williams Gale Force

SW 7605 · #35454E · LRV 5.6

Compare with other brands: Valspar Dutch Licorice is a 96% match

Gale Force (SW 7605) is a deep blue from Sherwin-Williams with a moderate green undertone. Its LRV is about 5.6 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest match in another brand is Valspar Dutch Licorice (96% match).

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LRV

5.6 · Very dark

Undertone

Green · moderate

Temperature

Cool

Code

SW 7605

HEX

#35454E

RGB

53, 69, 78

HSL

202°, 19%, 26%

Family

Blues

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Gale Force FAQ

What undertone does Gale Force have?

Gale Force is a deep blue with a moderate green undertone. Its color temperature is cool. This is estimated from the digital color values; north-facing light pulls undertones cooler and warm bulbs pull them warmer, so check a real sample on your wall.

What is the LRV of Gale Force?

Gale Force has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 5.6 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 Gale Force in other brands?

Valspar: Dutch Licorice (4008-4C), 96%; PPG: Midnight Hour (PPG1038-7), 96%; Glidden: Midnight Hour (PPG1038-7), 96%; Farrow & Ball: Hague Blue (No. 30), 93%; Behr: Winter Way (PPU25-23), 92%; Benjamin Moore: Blue Note (2129-30), 92%; Dunn-Edwards: Viridian Odyssey (DE1925), 92%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Naval (HGSW6244), 89%. 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 Gale Force?

The HEX code of Gale Force (SW 7605) is #35454E, RGB 53, 69, 78. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.