Dockside Blue
Sherwin-Williams Dockside Blue (7601) carries the measured structure of its color data and the less predictable beauty of paint in a finished space. Its cool classification gives it a crisper edge that may become clearer beside warm timber, cream or brass. Treat the digital swatch as an opening note, then watch a physical sample from morning light through evening lamps.
Hex
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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 Rooms
Follow Dockside Blue from one space to another and watch how light, scale and surrounding materials reshape its character. 4 sourced room photos offer a closer look at the color in lived-in settings.
1 Kitchen Cabinets Photo
These 1 kitchen cabinets image show how Dockside Blue (7601) can sit beside countertops, hardware, splashbacks and flooring. The blue hue classifications suggest the subtle directions the color may take as the room changes.
Kitchen cabinets in Dockside Blue introduce bold coastal character.
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1 Bathroom Photo
Against tile, stone, glass, timber and metal fixtures, Dockside Blue (7601) may feel quieter, sharper or more atmospheric than the digital swatch alone. An LRV of 43.1 lets the color hold its identity across both brighter and more shaded parts of the room.
Bathroom walls in Dockside Blue evoke a calming seaside atmosphere.
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1 Front Door Photo
Dockside Blue (7601) can change noticeably under direct sun, porch shade and evening exterior light. Sample it beside the finishes that will remain in the room.
Front door in Dockside Blue makes a striking, welcoming statement.
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1 Living Room Photo
These 1 living room image show how Dockside Blue (7601) can sit beside upholstery, timber, art and metal accents. The blue hue classifications suggest the subtle directions the color may take as the room changes.
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.
Color Codes
Manufacturer description
Set a slower pace with this cool slate blue – and create a breezy vibe in a bathroom or bedroom. Bring out this hue’s beauty by pairing with a cool white.
Attributed to Sherwin-Williams catalog data.