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Sherwin-Williams Bosporus
SW 6503 · #015D75 · LRV 9.1
Compare with other brands: HGTV Home Bosporus is a 100% matchBosporus (SW 6503) is a deep blue from Sherwin-Williams. Its LRV is about 9.1 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest match in another brand is HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Bosporus (100% match).
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LRV
9.1 · Very dark
Temperature
Cool
Code
SW 6503
HEX
#015D75
RGB
1, 93, 117
HSL
192°, 98%, 23%
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Bosporus FAQ
What is the LRV of Bosporus?
Bosporus has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 9.1 on a 0–100 scale, which is very dark. It absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. Plan for good artificial lighting.
What is the closest match to Bosporus in other brands?
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Bosporus (HGSW6503), 100%; Valspar: Blue Jay Crest (P031), 97%; PPG: Jamaican Dream (PPG1151-7), 96%; Glidden: Jamaican Dream (PPG1151-7), 96%; Behr: Striking (P480-7), 91%; Benjamin Moore: Slate Teal (2058-20), 91%; Dunn-Edwards: Nocturnal Sea (DE5783), 91%; Farrow & Ball: Stiffkey Blue (No. 281), 70%. Matches are estimated from digital color values and are not official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.
What is the HEX code of Bosporus?
The HEX code of Bosporus (SW 6503) is #015D75, RGB 1, 93, 117. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.