Color Palettes

Sherwin-Williams Sea Serpent (SW 7615)

Sea Serpent is a deep slate blue-gray that sits between navy and charcoal. It feels moody and sophisticated in low light and more distinctly blue in sun. It is popular for cabinets, doors and accent walls.

Sea Serpent · SW 7615

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Undertones and where to use it

Undertone: Deep blue-gray with a slate undertone.

LRV 7: Sea Serpent is a very dark color that absorbs most of the light.

Where to use it: Kitchen, office, exterior.

Trim: Sea Serpent pairs well with Pure White SW 7005 for trim, doors and ceilings.

Coordinating colors

Sherwin-Williams colors that work with Sea Serpent on walls, trim and accents.

Pure White SW 7005#EDECE6Extra White SW 7006#EEEFEARepose Gray SW 7015#CCC9C0Agreeable Gray SW 7029#D1CBC1

Similar colors from other brands

The closest matches to Sea Serpent from Benjamin Moore and Behr, by digital color value. ΔE measures the visible difference: under 2 is barely noticeable.

Blue Note 2129-30Benjamin Moore · #404B54 · ΔE 0.8, nearly identicalNew Navy Blue BXC-26Behr · #3B4A55 · ΔE 1.5, nearly identicalHale Navy HC-154Benjamin Moore · #434B56 · ΔE 2.5, very closeStarless Night PPU14-20Behr · #3E4855 · ΔE 3.1, very close

Sea Serpent lighter and darker tones

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Color palettes with Sea Serpent

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Monochromatic palette · Sea Serpent
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With neutrals palette · Sea Serpent
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Colors similar to Sea Serpent

Charcoal grayGraphiteDark grayOxford grayDark slate grayGunmetal grayOnyxJet blackBlack oliveAnthracite

More Sherwin-Williams blues

Topsail SW 6217Krypton SW 6247Upward SW 6239Naval SW 6244Indigo Batik SW 7602Charcoal Blue SW 2739Stardew SW 9138Misty SW 6232Sleepy Blue SW 6225Rain SW 6219Languid Blue SW 6226Rain Cloud SW 9639Tradewind SW 6218Salty Dog SW 9177Tarragon SW 9660Distance SW 6243

Frequently asked questions

What is the hex code for Sherwin-Williams Sea Serpent?

The digital hex value for Sherwin-Williams Sea Serpent (SW 7615) is #3E4B54, which is rgb(62, 75, 84). Use it for mockups and digital design; a physical sample is the only reliable way to judge the paint itself.

What is the LRV of Sea Serpent?

Sherwin-Williams Sea Serpent has an LRV (light reflectance value) of 7. LRV runs from 0 (black) to 100 (pure white), so Sea Serpent is a very dark color that absorbs most of the light.

Is Sea Serpent warm or cool?

Sea Serpent has a deep blue-gray with a slate undertone undertone. By its digital value it sits on the cool side, but north-facing light will cool it down and warm bulbs will warm it up, so test a sample in the room where you plan to use it.

What is the Benjamin Moore equivalent of Sea Serpent?

The closest Benjamin Moore color to Sherwin-Williams Sea Serpent is Blue Note (2129-30, #404B54), which is nearly identical by digital value (ΔE 0.8). Paint formulas differ, so color-matched versions are never exact: compare physical samples side by side.

What is the Behr equivalent of Sea Serpent?

The closest Behr color to Sherwin-Williams Sea Serpent is New Navy Blue (BXC-26, #3B4A55), which is nearly identical by digital value (ΔE 1.5). Paint formulas differ, so color-matched versions are never exact: compare physical samples side by side.