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Sherwin-Williams Gale Force

SW 7605 · #35454E · LRV ~5.6

Closest tone in another brand: Valspar Dutch Licorice (~96% proximity)

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

Closest tone to Gale Force in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

5.6 · Very dark

Undertone (estimated)

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, in this site’s digital reading. 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 estimated 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. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.

What is the closest tone to Gale Force in other brands?

Valspar: Dutch Licorice (4008-4C), ~96% proximity; PPG: Midnight Hour (PPG1038-7), ~96% proximity; Glidden: Midnight Hour (PPG1038-7), ~96% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Hague Blue (No. 30), ~93% proximity; Behr: Winter Way (PPU25-23), ~92% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Blue Note (2129-30), ~92% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Viridian Odyssey (DE1925), ~92% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Naval (HGSW6244), ~89% proximity. These are estimates of digital closeness on screen, not proven physical equivalence or 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.