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Sherwin-Williams Dyer's Woad

SW 9071 · #7B99B0 · LRV 30.1

Compare with other brands: Dunn-Edwards Frozen Lake is a 97% match

Dyer's Woad (SW 9071) is a mid-tone blue from Sherwin-Williams with no strong undertone. Its LRV is about 30.1 (mid-tone): it reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight. The closest match in another brand is Dunn-Edwards Frozen Lake (97% match).

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LRV

30.1 · Mid-tone

Undertone

None (neutral)

Temperature

Cool

Code

SW 9071

HEX

#7B99B0

RGB

123, 153, 176

HSL

206°, 25%, 59%

Family

Blues

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Dyer's Woad FAQ

What undertone does Dyer's Woad have?

Dyer's Woad has no strong undertone: it reads as a mid-tone blue. Its color temperature is cool. This is estimated from the digital color values; north-facing light pulls undertones cooler and warm bulbs pull them warmer, so check a real sample on your wall.

What is the LRV of Dyer's Woad?

Dyer's Woad has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 30.1 on a 0–100 scale, which is mid-tone. It reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight.

What is the closest match to Dyer's Woad in other brands?

Dunn-Edwards: Frozen Lake (DE5815), 97%; Valspar: Office Blue (4005-6A), 97%; Glidden: American Anthem (PPG1156-4), 96%; PPG: American Anthem (PPG1156-4), 96%; Benjamin Moore: Denim Wash (838), 94%; Behr: Private Jet (S520-4), 93%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Dried Lavender (HGSW9072), 91%; Farrow & Ball: Stone Blue (No. 86), 86%. 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 Dyer's Woad?

The HEX code of Dyer's Woad (SW 9071) is #7B99B0, RGB 123, 153, 176. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.