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Sherwin-Williams Frank Blue
SW 6967 · #225288 · LRV ~8.2
Closest tone in another brand: Valspar Strong Will (~97% proximity)Frank Blue (SW 6967) is a deep blue from Sherwin-Williams, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 8.2 (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 (~97% proximity).
Closest tone to Frank Blue in other brands
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LRV (estimated)
8.2 · Very dark
Temperature
Cool
Code
SW 6967
HEX
#225288
RGB
34, 82, 136
HSL
212°, 60%, 33%
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Frank Blue FAQ
What is the LRV of Frank Blue?
Frank Blue has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 8.2 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 Frank Blue in other brands?
Valspar: Strong Will (8001-44G), ~97% proximity; Behr: Flashy Sapphire (P520-7), ~96% proximity; Glidden: Brilliant Blue (PPG1161-7), ~95% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Follow My Blue Bliss (DEFD52), ~94% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Blue Suede Shoes (798), ~93% proximity; PPG: Brilliant Blue (PPG1161-7), ~91% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Honorable Blue (HGSW6811), ~88% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Stiffkey Blue (No. 281), ~51% 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 Frank Blue?
The HEX code of Frank Blue (SW 6967) is #225288, RGB 34, 82, 136. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.