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Sherwin-Williams Jay Blue
SW 6797 · #015D87 · LRV ~9.6
Closest tone in another brand: HGTV Home Jay Blue (~100% proximity)Jay Blue (SW 6797) is a deep blue from Sherwin-Williams, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 9.6 (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 Jay Blue (~100% proximity).
Closest tone to Jay Blue in other brands
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LRV (estimated)
9.6 · Very dark
Temperature
Cool
Code
SW 6797
HEX
#015D87
RGB
1, 93, 135
HSL
199°, 99%, 27%
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Jay Blue FAQ
What is the LRV of Jay Blue?
Jay Blue has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 9.6 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 Jay Blue in other brands?
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Jay Blue (HGSW6797), ~100% proximity; Glidden: Blue Flame (PPG1157-7), ~99% proximity; PPG: Blue Flame (PPG1157-7), ~97% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Ink Blotch (DE5839), ~97% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Blueberry (2063-30), ~95% proximity; Valspar: Jimbo's Jersey (P070), ~95% proximity; Behr: Cosmic Cobalt (P500-7), ~87% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Stiffkey Blue (No. 281), ~62% 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 Jay Blue?
The HEX code of Jay Blue (SW 6797) is #015D87, RGB 1, 93, 135. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.