Paint · Sherwin-Williams · Blues
Sherwin-Williams Blue Plate
SW 6796 · #017CA7 · LRV ~17.2
Closest tone in another brand: HGTV Home Blue Plate (~100% proximity)Blue Plate (SW 6796) is a dark blue from Sherwin-Williams, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 17.2 (dark): it absorbs more light than it reflects. best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. The closest tone in another brand is HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Blue Plate (~100% proximity).
Closest tone to Blue Plate in other brands
Not the same paint: the closest name in each brand. Three brands stay in the list — tap another card to swap the last column.
LRV (estimated)
17.2 · Dark
Temperature
Cool
Code
SW 6796
HEX
#017CA7
RGB
1, 124, 167
HSL
196°, 99%, 33%
Family
Colors similar to Blue Plate in Sherwin-Williams
Neighboring tones from the same brand, if you want a shade lighter, darker, warmer, or cooler.
Blue Plate FAQ
What is the LRV of Blue Plate?
Blue Plate has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 17.2 on a 0–100 scale, which is dark. It absorbs more light than it reflects. Best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.
What is the closest tone to Blue Plate in other brands?
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Blue Plate (HGSW6796), ~100% proximity; PPG: Blue Paisley (PPG1238-6), ~96% proximity; Glidden: Neptune (PPG1237-7), ~95% proximity; Valspar: Deep Blue Sea (5001-10C), ~94% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Summer Lake (DE5838), ~92% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Laguna Blue (2059-30), ~92% proximity; Behr: Mayan Treasure (P490-7), ~88% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Cook's Blue (No. 237), ~68% 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 Blue Plate?
The HEX code of Blue Plate (SW 6796) is #017CA7, RGB 1, 124, 167. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.