Blueblood
SW 6966 · Sherwin-Williams
BlueView Blueblood SW 6966 on the Sherwin-Williams site ↗Hex
#015086
LRV
7
Family
Blue
SW 6966
Color profile
Light value
7 · Very deep
Undertone
Cool cool, violet lean
Family
Blue
Availability
Interior & exterior
“This vibrant blue sapphire-fueled violet is a strong and joyful presence in any room. Consider using this cool, saturated hue in a bedroom or well-lit bathroom.”— Sherwin-Williams
Where it sits on the light scale
0 · Absolute black100 · Pure white
LRV 7 Very deep · absorbs most light for a dramatic, saturated look
Coordinating colors
A working palette built around BluebloodThis colorBluebloodSherwin-Williams · SW 6966
CoordinatingOtterSherwin-Williams · SW 6041CoordinatingPolvo de OroSherwin-Williams · SW 9012CoordinatingPure WhiteSherwin-Williams · SW 7005Similar colors
Tap any color to compareBlueblood vs Frank Blue
7LRV8
#015086Hex#225288
BlueFamilyBlue
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, violet lean
Blueblood vs Dignity Blue
7LRV6
#015086Hex#094C73
BlueFamilyBlue
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, violet lean
Blueblood vs Honorable Blue
7LRV6
#015086Hex#164576
BlueFamilyBlue
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, violet lean
Blueblood vs Indigo
7LRV6
#015086Hex#284A70
BlueFamilyBlue
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, violet lean
Blueblood vs Commodore
7LRV6
#015086Hex#25476A
BlueFamilyBlue
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, violet lean
Blueblood vs Hyper Blue
7LRV10
#015086Hex#015F97
BlueFamilyBlue
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, violet lean
Blueblood vs Jay Blue
7LRV9
#015086Hex#015D87
BlueFamilyBlue
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, blue lean
Blueblood vs Regatta
7LRV8
#015086Hex#215772
BlueFamilyBlue
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, blue lean
Similar colors from other brands
Tap any color to compareBlueblood vs California Blue
7LRV10
#015086Hex#005381
BlueFamilyBlue
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, violet lean
California Blue is very close match · 3 points lighter · warmer compared with Blueblood.
Blueblood vs Evening Blue
7LRV10
#015086Hex#004E93
BlueFamilyBlue
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, violet lean
Evening Blue is close match · 2 points lighter · cooler compared with Blueblood.
Blueblood vs Kate's Ring
7LRV8
#015086Hex#01537F
BlueFamilyBlue
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, violet lean
Kate's Ring is close match · warmer compared with Blueblood.
Blueblood vs Stunning Sapphire
7LRV9
#015086Hex#185887
BlueFamilyBlue
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, violet lean
Stunning Sapphire is close match · 2 points lighter · warmer compared with Blueblood.
Blueblood vs Strong Will
7LRV8
#015086Hex#214F86
BlueFamilyBlue
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, violet lean
Strong Will is close match · leans redder compared with Blueblood.
Blueblood vs Brilliant Blue
7LRV8
#015086Hex#234E86
BlueFamilyBlue
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, violet lean
Brilliant Blue is close match · leans redder compared with Blueblood.
Blueblood vs Flashy Sapphire
7LRV9
#015086Hex#2C538A
BlueFamilyBlue
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, violet lean
Flashy Sapphire is close match · 2 points lighter · leans redder compared with Blueblood.
Blueblood vs Dark Cobalt Blue
7LRV9
#015086Hex#33578A
BlueFamilyBlue
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, violet lean
Dark Cobalt Blue is close match · 2 points lighter · warmer compared with Blueblood.
Blueblood, answered
What is the LRV of Blueblood?
Blueblood (SW 6966) by Sherwin-Williams has a Light Reflectance Value of 7, so it absorbs most of the light that hits it. On the 0–100 scale that places it in the very dark range.
Is Blueblood a warm or cool color?
Blueblood has a cool undertone (cool, violet lean).
Can Blueblood be used outside?
Yes, Blueblood is rated for both interior and exterior use.
What is the closest match to Blueblood from another brand?
The closest cross-brand match to Blueblood is California Blue (2060-20) by Benjamin Moore, very close match · 3 points lighter · warmer.
Sherwin-Williams · SW 6966
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