Smoky Blue
Sherwin-Williams
SW 7604
Smoky Blue is a medium-dark blue with gray and a teal lean, more relaxed than navy and moodier than the powder blues. It does strong work on bathroom vanities, bedroom accent walls, exterior doors, and dining rooms. Brass hardware and warm white trim are its most natural companions.
Some brands don't share official hex codes. The digital values shown here are careful approximations. Always confirm with a physical sample.
Close matches
Benjamin Moore: Thousand Oceans 1645 (#5E7480) · Blue Spruce 1637 (#607077) · Hamilton Blue HC-191 (#5F767F)
Farrow & Ball: Sloe Blue No. 87 (#5B7984) · Inchyra Blue No. 289 (#58686A) · Coppice Blue No. G9 (#48646A)
Similar Sherwin-Williams colors: Waterloo SW 9141 (#536872) · Needlepoint Navy SW 0032 (#546670) · Distance SW 6243 (#5D6F7F)
Common questions
What is the hex code for Smoky Blue?
The hex code for Sherwin-Williams Smoky Blue SW 7604 is #596E79. In RGB that is 89, 110, 121. Use these values to reproduce Smoky Blue in SketchUp, Canva, Photoshop, Figma, or rendering software for client presentations and mood boards.
What is the Benjamin Moore equivalent of Smoky Blue?
The closest Benjamin Moore match for Smoky Blue is Thousand Oceans 1645 (#5E7480). No cross-brand match is exact, because each brand mixes its own pigment formulas. Always confirm with a physical sample before specifying a substitute.
Is Smoky Blue warm or cool?
Smoky Blue is cool, a gray-muted blue with a soft teal undercurrent that surfaces in daylight. At an LRV of approximately 15, it is a dark color that needs reasonable light to show its blue; in dim rooms it deepens toward slate. The smokiness keeps it sophisticated rather than nautical. Balance it with warm metals, wood tones, and creamy whites to avoid a cold cast.
Why does Smoky Blue look different on screen than on the wall?
Screens emit light while paint reflects it, so a hex code cannot capture how lighting, sheen, and surrounding colors shift paint in a real room. Treat #596E79 as accurate for digital design work, and use physical samples for final approval.
What LRV does Smoky Blue have?
Smoky Blue has a Light Reflectance Value of approximately 15, meaning it reflects about 15% of visible light. That low value makes it a dramatic, light-absorbing choice that works well with strong natural light or as an accent.
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