ColorplanMount Etna
SW 7625 · Sherwin-Williams
LRV 6 · dark
0 black100 white
Sherwin-Williams Mount Etna (SW 7625) is a very dark blue with a cool blue-green undertone and an LRV of 6. Closest matches: Benjamin Moore Stonecutter (2135-20), Farrow & Ball Railings (No.31) and Behr Night Club (N500-7). 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 | 6.1 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #3D484C |
| RGB | 61, 72, 76 |
| HSL | 196°, 11%, 27% |
About Mount Etna
Mount Etna (SW 7625) is a very dark, soft blue from Sherwin-Williams that leans green. With an LRV of 6, Mount Etna absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
North-facing light makes Mount Etna 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 Gale Force (SW 7605), it's lighter and warmer.
How Mount Etna changes with the light
Mount Etna 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
Mount Etna will read even deeper in north light: great for a cozy, enveloping room, less so if you want it bright.
East-facing rooms
Mount Etna 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 Mount Etna from feeling heavy, so deep colors work well here.
West-facing rooms
Mount Etna looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.
See Mount Etna in real homes
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Mount Etna 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
Very close · ΔE 1.7
Also close: Lead Gray (ΔE 2.0)
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Mount Etna questions
What undertone does Mount Etna have?
Mount Etna has a cool blue-green undertone, so it reads as a cool color. North-facing light makes Mount Etna read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it.
Is Mount Etna a light or dark color?
Mount Etna has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 6.1 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very dark color. With an LRV of 6, Mount Etna absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
What is the closest match to Mount Etna in other paint brands?
Benjamin Moore: Stonecutter 2135-20 (very close, ΔE 1.7); Farrow & Ball: Railings No.31 (close, ΔE 3.5); Behr: Night Club N500-7 (close, ΔE 4.8). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Mount Etna?
Try Ceiling Bright White (SW 7007) on trim and Extra White (SW 7006) on the ceiling. Both are Sherwin-Williams whites that share Mount Etna's undertone.
Where does Mount Etna work best?
Mount Etna works well in accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. With an LRV of 6, Mount Etna absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
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