Dockside Blue
Dockside Blue is a versatile Blue from Sherwin-Williams. Our real-world data shows it is a primary choice when homeowners need to add character and warmth to any space. Below, you'll find 4 examples of this shade in actual homes along with suggested color relationships.
Hex
#A0B3BC
LRV
43.13
Dockside Blue's Color Strip
Dockside Blue is the first shade on this 7-color strip, the lightest in this coordinated family. As part of strip 280, these colors are curated to work together — helpful when you're deciding how light or deep to go.
Dockside Blue in Real Rooms
Dockside Blue has a medium-high LRV of 43.13 — present enough to register on the wall without making a room feel heavy. It's neutral in temperature and , making it adaptable across different lighting conditions and room orientations. Grouped in the Blue family, the photos below show it applied in a kitchen cabinets, bathroom, front door and living room.
1 Kitchen Cabinets Photo
Dockside Blue cabinets paired with a matching backsplash create a "monolith" look that is incredibly popular in contemporary design. It's a bold, seamless approach that makes the kitchen feel integrated into the home's overall architecture.
Kitchen cabinets in Dockside Blue introduce bold coastal character.
@mi.islandhome
1 Bathroom Photo
For bathrooms with limited natural light, Dockside Blue provides a necessary "glow." It uses its subtle undertones to mimic the warmth of sunlight, preventing the space from feeling subterranean or overly dark, even in windowless layouts.
Bathroom walls in Dockside Blue evoke a calming seaside atmosphere.
@buildingwithmilhaus
1 Front Door Photo
A front door in Dockside Blue is a timeless choice that won't feel dated as trends shift. It's a versatile hue that can adapt to different porch decor—from modern planters to traditional rockers—with effortless ease.
Front door in Dockside Blue makes a striking, welcoming statement.
@duhoncustomgates
1 Living Room Photo
For open-concept living rooms, Dockside Blue is a powerful tool for definition. It has enough presence to signal where the living area begins without creating a harsh visual break from the rest of the house. It defines the "zone" of relaxation through color psychology and sophisticated depth.
Living room accent wall in Dockside Blue adds nautical-inspired depth.
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Coordinating Colors
At LRV 86 vs 43, Extra White is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 83 vs 43, Shell White is decisively the brighter choice.
A 5-point LRV gap (43 vs 38) makes Dockside Blue the marginally brighter of the two.
Trim Color
At LRV 86 vs 43, Extra White is decisively the brighter choice.
Similar Colors
With LRVs of 44 and 43, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 45 and 43, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
A 5-point LRV gap (48 vs 43) makes Windy Blue the marginally brighter of the two.
A 5-point LRV gap (43 vs 38) makes Dockside Blue the marginally brighter of the two.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 43 vs 43), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 43 vs 43), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 43 vs 41), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 43 and 41, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
A 4-point LRV gap (47 vs 43) makes Lakeside the marginally brighter of the two.
French Moire reads slightly lighter (LRV 47 vs 43), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Complementary Colors
Studio Mauve reads slightly lighter (LRV 50 vs 43), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
A 8-point LRV gap (43 vs 35) makes Dockside Blue the marginally brighter of the two.
At LRV 81 vs 43, Heavenly White is decisively the brighter choice.
Original White reflects far more light (LRV 74 vs 43), opening up a space where Dockside Blue encloses it.
Dockside Blue reads slightly lighter (LRV 43 vs 35), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Dockside Blue reflects far more light (LRV 43 vs 13), opening up a space where Griffin encloses it.
Dockside Blue reflects far more light (LRV 43 vs 20), opening up a space where Warm Stone encloses it.
Lighter Colors
A 4-point LRV gap (47 vs 43) makes Lakeside the marginally brighter of the two.
Upward reflects far more light (LRV 57 vs 43), opening up a space where Dockside Blue encloses it.
With LRVs of 45 and 43, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
At LRV 68 vs 43, Hinting Blue is decisively the brighter choice.
Mild Blue reflects far more light (LRV 65 vs 43), opening up a space where Dockside Blue encloses it.
Darker Colors
At LRV 43 vs 25, Dockside Blue is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 43 vs 29, Dockside Blue is decisively the brighter choice.
A 8-point LRV gap (43 vs 35) makes Dockside Blue the marginally brighter of the two.
A 9-point LRV gap (43 vs 35) makes Dockside Blue the marginally brighter of the two.
At LRV 43 vs 22, Dockside Blue is decisively the brighter choice.