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Sherwin-Williams Blue Chip
SW 6959 · #016EA7 · LRV ~13.9
Closest tone in another brand: Valspar Blue on Blue (~94% proximity)Blue Chip (SW 6959) is a dark blue from Sherwin-Williams, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 13.9 (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 Valspar Blue on Blue (~94% proximity).
Closest tone to Blue Chip in other brands
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LRV (estimated)
13.9 · Dark
Temperature
Cool
Code
SW 6959
HEX
#016EA7
RGB
1, 110, 167
HSL
201°, 99%, 33%
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Blue Chip FAQ
What is the LRV of Blue Chip?
Blue Chip has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 13.9 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 Chip in other brands?
Valspar: Blue on Blue (V034-3), ~94% proximity; Glidden: Planetarium (PPG1242-6), ~93% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Seaport Blue (2060-30), ~92% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Americana (DE5845), ~92% proximity; Behr: Deep River (P500-6), ~91% proximity; PPG: North Sea (PPG1239-6), ~91% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Danube (HGSW6803), ~81% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Cook's Blue (No. 237), ~59% 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 Chip?
The HEX code of Blue Chip (SW 6959) is #016EA7, RGB 1, 110, 167. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.