Jamaica Bay
Jamaica Bay is a Blue paint color from Sherwin-Williams, but its character reaches beyond a single label. Its brighter saturation keeps the hue present and expressive, even when the overall color is pale. Treat the digital swatch as an opening note, then watch a physical sample from morning light through evening lamps.
Hex
#34A3B6LRV
30.26
Jamaica Bay's Color Strip
Jamaica Bay is the fifth shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Nautilus and Cruising. The strip spans from Aviary Blue at the lightest end to Amalfi at the deepest. Strip 166 makes it easy to compare shades side by side and find the right depth for your space.
Jamaica Bay in Rooms
Follow Jamaica Bay from one space to another and watch how light, scale and surrounding materials reshape its character. 10 generated visualizations explore how the color might shape a finished room.
1 Bathroom Photo
Jamaica Bay (6781) moves through 1 bathroom image without becoming a fixed prescription for the room. Its cool classification can bring a composed, clean tension to warmer finishes.
Jamaica Bay — earthy bathroom
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1 Front Door Photo
Jamaica Bay (6781) moves through 1 front door image without becoming a fixed prescription for the room. Its cool classification can bring a composed, clean tension to warmer finishes.
stylish front door featuring Jamaica Bay by Sherwin-Williams
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1 Bedroom Photo
Jamaica Bay (6781) moves through 1 bedroom image without becoming a fixed prescription for the room. Its cool classification can bring a composed, clean tension to warmer finishes.
A industrial bedroom painted in Jamaica Bay
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1 Dining Room Photo
Jamaica Bay (6781) brings its blue character into a gathering space that can move from daylight to ceremony. Its brighter saturation allows the hue to remain present rather than fading quietly into the background.
Jamaica Bay paint in a elegant dining room
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1 House Photo
The blue hue classifications suggest the subtle directions the color may take as the room changes. In this setting, let full daylight, cloud cover and long evening shadows and roofing, masonry, timber, planting and trim guide the final sample decision.
Jamaica Bay color — aesthetic house inspiration
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1 Home Office Photo
In a focused room balancing work, concentration and comfort, the most interesting quality of Jamaica Bay (6781) may be the way it responds to wood, paper, shelving and upholstered seating. The blue hue classifications suggest the subtle directions the color may take as the room changes.
Sherwin-Williams Jamaica Bay in a industrial home office
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1 Kitchen Photo
The changing light from breakfast through dinner can draw different notes from Jamaica Bay (6781). The blue hue classifications suggest the subtle directions the color may take as the room changes.
Jamaica Bay — scandinavian kitchen
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1 Mudroom Photo
1 generated visualization explores how the color might shape the finished space. Together they show Jamaica Bay (6781) as inspiration rather than a promise of an identical result.
Jamaica Bay paint in a industrial mudroom
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1 Living Room Photo
Jamaica Bay (6781) brings its blue character into a space shaped by conversation, quiet evenings and changing daylight. Its brighter saturation allows the hue to remain present rather than fading quietly into the background.
A minimalist living room painted in Jamaica Bay
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1 Patio Photo
Jamaica Bay (6781) can change noticeably under direct sun, reflected daylight and deep exterior shade. Sample it beside the finishes that will remain in the room.
coastal patio featuring Jamaica Bay by Sherwin-Williams
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Coordinating Colors
At LRV 78 vs 30, Sky High is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 62 vs 30, Gossamer Veil is decisively the brighter choice.
A 6-point LRV gap (30 vs 25) makes Jamaica Bay the marginally brighter of the two.
Trim Color
At LRV 78 vs 30, Sky High is decisively the brighter choice.
Similar Colors
With LRVs of 30 and 28, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 32 and 30, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 30 and 30, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Calypso reads slightly lighter (LRV 34 vs 30), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
With LRVs of 32 and 30, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
A 3-point LRV gap (30 vs 27) makes Jamaica Bay the marginally brighter of the two.
A 9-point LRV gap (39 vs 30) makes Fountain the marginally brighter of the two.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 30 vs 29), so neither reads brighter in a room.
A 5-point LRV gap (30 vs 26) makes Jamaica Bay the marginally brighter of the two.
Jamaica Bay reads slightly lighter (LRV 30 vs 26), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Complementary Colors
Jamaica Bay reflects far more light (LRV 30 vs 6), opening up a space where Carnelian encloses it.
A 6-point LRV gap (37 vs 30) makes Dressy Rose the marginally brighter of the two.
A 4-point LRV gap (30 vs 27) makes Jamaica Bay the marginally brighter of the two.
Jamaica Bay reads slightly lighter (LRV 30 vs 20), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
At LRV 30 vs 8, Jamaica Bay is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 57 vs 30, Angora is decisively the brighter choice.
A 9-point LRV gap (30 vs 21) makes Jamaica Bay the marginally brighter of the two.
Lighter Colors
Surfin' reflects far more light (LRV 46 vs 30), opening up a space where Jamaica Bay encloses it.
A 9-point LRV gap (39 vs 30) makes Fountain the marginally brighter of the two.
Slick Blue reflects far more light (LRV 52 vs 30), opening up a space where Jamaica Bay encloses it.
A 9-point LRV gap (39 vs 30) makes Flyway the marginally brighter of the two.
Darker Colors
At LRV 30 vs 15, Jamaica Bay is decisively the brighter choice.
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Manufacturer description
Dive into the vibrant depths of tropical waters with this bright, saturated medium blue and its cool undertones that capture the essence of a Caribbean paradise. Perfect for creating an energizing accent wall or bringing bold coastal charm to a bedroom or creative workspace.