Bosporus
SW 6503 · Sherwin-Williams
TealView Bosporus SW 6503 on the Sherwin-Williams site ↗Hex
#015D75
LRV
9
Family
Teal
SW 6503
Color profile
Light value
9 · Very deep
Undertone
Cool cool, blue lean
Family
Teal Also reads blue
Availability
Interior & exterior
“At LRV 9, Bosporus is a very dark teal that absorbs most light. Bosporus carries a cool undertone. Sherwin-Williams files Bosporus under Blue.”— Sherwin-Williams
Where it sits on the light scale
0 · Absolute black100 · Pure white
LRV 9 Very deep · absorbs most light for a dramatic, saturated look
Coordinating colors
A working palette built around BosporusThis colorBosporusSherwin-Williams · SW 6503
CoordinatingOuterbanksSherwin-Williams · SW 7534CoordinatingRest AssuredSherwin-Williams · SW 9061CoordinatingBlue HorizonSherwin-Williams · SW 6497Similar colors
Tap any color to compareBosporus vs Connor's Lakefront
9LRV9
#015D75Hex#175A6C
TealFamilyTeal
cool, blue leanUndertonecool, blue lean
Bosporus vs Oceanside
9LRV8
#015D75Hex#015A6B
TealFamilyTeal
cool, blue leanUndertonecool, blue lean
Bosporus vs Georgian Bay
9LRV11
#015D75Hex#22657F
TealFamilyTeal
cool, blue leanUndertonecool, blue lean
Bosporus vs Adriatic Sea
9LRV9
#015D75Hex#016081
TealFamilyTeal
cool, blue leanUndertonecool, blue lean
Bosporus vs Regatta
9LRV8
#015D75Hex#215772
TealFamilyBlue
cool, blue leanUndertonecool, blue lean
Bosporus vs Marea Baja
9LRV8
#015D75Hex#2E5464
TealFamilyBlue
cool, blue leanUndertonecool, blue lean
Bosporus vs Endless Sea
9LRV9
#015D75Hex#32586E
TealFamilyBlue
cool, blue leanUndertonecool, blue lean
Bosporus vs Amalfi
9LRV12
#015D75Hex#016E85
TealFamilyTeal
cool, blue leanUndertonecool, blue lean
Bosporus vs Jay Blue
9LRV9
#015D75Hex#015D87
TealFamilyBlue
cool, blue leanUndertonecool, blue lean
Similar colors from other brands
Tap any color to compareBosporus vs Blue Jay Crest
9LRV9
#015D75Hex#015C76
TealFamilyBlue
cool, blue leanUndertonecool, blue lean
Blue Jay Crest is near-identical compared with Bosporus.
Bosporus vs Deep Atlantic
9LRV9
#015D75Hex#015D72
TealFamilyTeal
cool, blue leanUndertonecool, blue lean
Deep Atlantic is very close match · warmer compared with Bosporus.
Bosporus vs Jamaican Dream
9LRV11
#015D75Hex#04627A
TealFamilyTeal
cool, blue leanUndertonecool, blue lean
Jamaican Dream is very close match · 2 points lighter compared with Bosporus.
Bosporus vs Slate Teal
9LRV9
#015D75Hex#18546A
TealFamilyTeal
cool, blue leanUndertonecool, blue lean
Slate Teal is close match · leans redder compared with Bosporus.
Bosporus vs Striking
9LRV11
#015D75Hex#00667B
TealFamilyTeal
cool, blue leanUndertonecool, blue lean
Striking is close match · 2 points lighter · leans greener compared with Bosporus.
Bosporus vs Pacific Ocean Blue
9LRV11
#015D75Hex#005F6F
TealFamilyTeal
cool, blue leanUndertonecool, blue lean
Pacific Ocean Blue is close match · 2 points lighter · warmer compared with Bosporus.
Bosporus vs Ice Cave
9LRV12
#015D75Hex#2B677D
TealFamilyBlue
cool, blue leanUndertonecool, blue lean
Ice Cave is close match · 3 points lighter · warmer compared with Bosporus.
Bosporus vs Caribbean Splash
9LRV12
#015D75Hex#00697C
TealFamilyTeal
cool, blue leanUndertonecool, blue lean
Caribbean Splash is close match · 3 points lighter · leans greener compared with Bosporus.
Bosporus, answered
What is the LRV of Bosporus?
Bosporus (SW 6503) by Sherwin-Williams has a Light Reflectance Value of 9, so it absorbs most of the light that hits it. On the 0–100 scale that places it in the very dark range.
Is Bosporus a warm or cool color?
Bosporus has a cool undertone (cool, blue lean).
Can Bosporus be used outside?
Yes, Bosporus is rated for both interior and exterior use.
What is the closest match to Bosporus from another brand?
The closest cross-brand match to Bosporus is Blue Jay Crest (P031) by Valspar, near-identical.
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