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Sherwin-Williams Bosporus
SW 6503 · #015D75 · LRV ~9.1
Closest tone in another brand: HGTV Home Bosporus (~100% proximity)Bosporus (SW 6503) is a deep blue from Sherwin-Williams, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 9.1 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest tone in another brand is HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Bosporus (~100% proximity).
Closest tone to Bosporus in other brands
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LRV (estimated)
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 estimated 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. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.
What is the closest tone to Bosporus in other brands?
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Bosporus (HGSW6503), ~100% proximity; Valspar: Blue Jay Crest (P031), ~97% proximity; PPG: Jamaican Dream (PPG1151-7), ~96% proximity; Glidden: Jamaican Dream (PPG1151-7), ~96% proximity; Behr: Striking (P480-7), ~91% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Slate Teal (2058-20), ~91% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Nocturnal Sea (DE5783), ~91% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Stiffkey Blue (No. 281), ~70% proximity. These are estimates of digital closeness on screen, not proven physical equivalence or 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.