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Sherwin-Williams Blueblood
SW 6966 · #015086 · LRV ~7.5
Closest tone in another brand: Valspar Strong Will (~93% proximity)Blueblood (SW 6966) is a deep blue from Sherwin-Williams, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 7.5 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest tone in another brand is Valspar Strong Will (~93% proximity).
Closest tone to Blueblood in other brands
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LRV (estimated)
7.5 · Very dark
Temperature
Cool
Code
SW 6966
HEX
#015086
RGB
1, 80, 134
HSL
204°, 99%, 26%
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Blueblood FAQ
What is the LRV of Blueblood?
Blueblood has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 7.5 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 Blueblood in other brands?
Valspar: Strong Will (8001-44G), ~93% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Patriot Blue (2064-20), ~93% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Follow My Blue Bliss (DEFD52), ~91% proximity; Glidden: Brilliant Blue (PPG1161-7), ~91% proximity; PPG: Stunning Sapphire (PPG1158-7), ~91% proximity; Behr: Flashy Sapphire (P520-7), ~90% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Honorable Blue (HGSW6811), ~88% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Stiffkey Blue (No. 281), ~49% 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 Blueblood?
The HEX code of Blueblood (SW 6966) is #015086, RGB 1, 80, 134. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.