ColorplanGale Force
SW 7605 · Sherwin-Williams
LRV 6 · dark
0 black100 white
Sherwin-Williams Gale Force (SW 7605) is a very dark blue with a cool blue undertone and an LRV of 6. Closest matches: Benjamin Moore Blue Note (2129-30) and Farrow & Ball Hague Blue (No.30). For trim, try Ceiling Bright White (SW 7007).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Sherwin-Williams whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Blue |
| LRV | 5.6 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #35454E |
| RGB | 53, 69, 78 |
| HSL | 202°, 19%, 26% |
About Gale Force
Gale Force (SW 7605) is a very dark, muted blue from Sherwin-Williams. With an LRV of 6, Gale Force absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
North-facing light makes Gale Force read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it. It's a good fit for accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. Next to Mount Etna (SW 7625), it's darker and cooler.
How Gale Force changes with the light
Gale Force is a deep color. In north-facing or dim rooms it reads darker and cozier; in south-facing rooms it shows more of its color. Either can work, depending on the mood you want.
North-facing rooms
Gale Force will read even deeper in north light: great for a cozy, enveloping room, less so if you want it bright.
East-facing rooms
Gale Force will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
South light keeps Gale Force from feeling heavy, so deep colors work well here.
West-facing rooms
Gale Force looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.
See Gale Force in real homes
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Gale Force equivalents in other brands
The closest color from each brand. ΔE (“delta E”) scores how different two colors look: under 2.5 is very hard to tell apart on a wall, over 5 is clearly different.
Benjamin Moore
Close · ΔE 3.1
Also close: Gentleman's Gray (ΔE 3.3)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 5.1
Also close: Midnight Blue (ΔE 6.6)
Compare side by side →Similar Sherwin-Williams colors
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Gale Force questions
What undertone does Gale Force have?
Gale Force has a cool blue undertone, so it reads as a cool color. North-facing light makes Gale Force read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it.
Is Gale Force a light or dark color?
Gale Force has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 5.6 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very dark color. With an LRV of 6, Gale Force absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
What is the closest match to Gale Force in other paint brands?
Benjamin Moore: Blue Note 2129-30 (close, ΔE 3.1); Farrow & Ball: Hague Blue No.30 (close, ΔE 3.1); Behr: Very Navy M500-7 (closest available, ΔE 5.1). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Gale Force?
Try Ceiling Bright White (SW 7007) on trim and Extra White (SW 7006) on the ceiling. Both are Sherwin-Williams whites that share Gale Force's undertone.
Where does Gale Force work best?
Gale Force works well in accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. With an LRV of 6, Gale Force absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
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