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Sherwin-Williams Blue Chip

SW 6959 · #016EA7 · LRV 13.9

Compare with other brands: Valspar Blue on Blue is a 94% match

Blue Chip (SW 6959) is a dark blue from Sherwin-Williams. Its LRV is about 13.9 (dark): it absorbs more light than it reflects. best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. The closest match in another brand is Valspar Blue on Blue (94% match).

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LRV

13.9 · Dark

Temperature

Cool

Code

SW 6959

HEX

#016EA7

RGB

1, 110, 167

HSL

201°, 99%, 33%

Family

Blues

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Blue Chip FAQ

What is the LRV of Blue Chip?

Blue Chip has an 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.

What is the closest match to Blue Chip in other brands?

Valspar: Blue on Blue (V034-3), 94%; Glidden: Planetarium (PPG1242-6), 93%; Benjamin Moore: Seaport Blue (2060-30), 92%; Dunn-Edwards: Americana (DE5845), 92%; Behr: Deep River (P500-6), 91%; PPG: North Sea (PPG1239-6), 91%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Danube (HGSW6803), 81%; Farrow & Ball: Cook's Blue (No. 237), 59%. 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 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.