Dyer's Woad
SW 9071 · Sherwin-Williams
BlueView Dyer's Woad SW 9071 on the Sherwin-Williams site ↗Hex
#7B99B0
LRV
30
Family
Blue
SW 9071
Color profile
Light value
30 · Deep
Undertone
Cool cool, blue lean
Family
Blue Also reads gray
Availability
Interior & exterior
“At LRV 30, Dyer's Woad is a medium blue that reflects a moderate amount of light. Dyer's Woad carries a cool undertone. Sherwin-Williams files Dyer's Woad under Purple.”— Sherwin-Williams
Where it sits on the light scale
0 · Absolute black100 · Pure white
LRV 30 Deep · absorbs more light than it reflects
Coordinating colors
A working palette built around Dyer's WoadThis colorDyer's WoadSherwin-Williams · SW 9071
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Tap any color to compareDyer's Woad vs Bluesy Note
30LRV31
#7B99B0Hex#7C9AB5
BlueFamilyBlue
cool, blue leanUndertonecool, blue lean
Dyer's Woad vs Baby Blue Eyes
30LRV34
#7B99B0Hex#83A2B4
BlueFamilyBlue
cool, blue leanUndertonecool, blue lean
Dyer's Woad vs Daphne
30LRV32
#7B99B0Hex#899CAA
BlueFamilyBlue
cool, blue leanUndertonecool, blue lean
Dyer's Woad vs Bluebird Feather
30LRV31
#7B99B0Hex#6F9DB3
BlueFamilyBlue
cool, blue leanUndertonecool, blue lean
Dyer's Woad vs Dried Lavender
30LRV29
#7B99B0Hex#8595AA
BlueFamilyPurple
cool, blue leanUndertonecool, violet lean
Dyer's Woad vs Notable Hue
30LRV37
#7B99B0Hex#8BA7BB
BlueFamilyBlue
cool, blue leanUndertonecool, blue lean
Dyer's Woad vs Lobelia
30LRV30
#7B99B0Hex#7498BE
BlueFamilyBlue
cool, blue leanUndertonecool, violet lean
Dyer's Woad vs Favorite Jeans
30LRV35
#7B99B0Hex#8AA3B1
BlueFamilyBlue
cool, blue leanUndertonecool, blue lean
Dyer's Woad vs Poolhouse
30LRV29
#7B99B0Hex#8095A0
BlueFamilyBlue
cool, blue leanUndertonecool, blue lean
Dyer's Woad vs Smoky Azurite
30LRV25
#7B99B0Hex#708D9E
BlueFamilyBlue
cool, blue leanUndertonecool, blue lean
Similar colors from other brands
Tap any color to compareDyer's Woad vs Office Blue
30LRV29
#7B99B0Hex#7797AC
BlueFamilyBlue
cool, blue leanUndertonecool, blue lean
Office Blue is very close match · 1 points darker compared with Dyer's Woad.
Dyer's Woad vs Walden Pond
30LRV32
#7B99B0Hex#789BB6
BlueFamilyBlue
cool, blue leanUndertonecool, blue lean
Walden Pond is very close match · 2 points lighter · cooler compared with Dyer's Woad.
Dyer's Woad vs American Anthem
30LRV29
#7B99B0Hex#7595AB
BlueFamilyBlue
cool, blue leanUndertonecool, blue lean
American Anthem is very close match · 1 points darker compared with Dyer's Woad.
Dyer's Woad vs Blue Marble
30LRV30
#7B99B0Hex#7D98B3
BlueFamilyBlue
cool, blue leanUndertonecool, violet lean
Blue Marble is very close match · leans redder compared with Dyer's Woad.
Dyer's Woad vs Denim Wash
30LRV35
#7B99B0Hex#85A0B6
BlueFamilyBlue
cool, blue leanUndertonecool, blue lean
Denim Wash is very close match · 5 points lighter compared with Dyer's Woad.
Dyer's Woad vs Bleached Denim
30LRV29
#7B99B0Hex#8097A6
BlueFamilyBlue
cool, blue leanUndertonecool, blue lean
Bleached Denim is close match · 1 points darker · warmer compared with Dyer's Woad.
Dyer's Woad vs Colonial Blue
30LRV35
#7B99B0Hex#81A2B6
BlueFamilyBlue
cool, blue leanUndertonecool, blue lean
Colonial Blue is close match · 5 points lighter · leans greener compared with Dyer's Woad.
Dyer's Woad vs Jean Jacket Blue
30LRV27
#7B99B0Hex#7B90A2
BlueFamilyBlue
cool, blue leanUndertonecool, blue lean
Jean Jacket Blue is close match · 3 points darker · warmer compared with Dyer's Woad.
Dyer's Woad vs Chinese Blue
30LRV26
#7B99B0Hex#6A92A6
BlueFamilyBlue
cool, blue leanUndertonecool, blue lean
Chinese Blue is close match · 4 points darker · leans greener compared with Dyer's Woad.
Dyer's Woad, answered
What is the LRV of Dyer's Woad?
Dyer's Woad (SW 9071) by Sherwin-Williams has a Light Reflectance Value of 30, so it reflects a moderate amount of light. On the 0–100 scale that places it in the medium range.
Is Dyer's Woad a warm or cool color?
Dyer's Woad has a cool undertone (cool, blue lean).
Can Dyer's Woad be used outside?
Yes, Dyer's Woad is rated for both interior and exterior use.
What is the closest match to Dyer's Woad from another brand?
The closest cross-brand match to Dyer's Woad is Office Blue (4005-6A) by Valspar, very close match · 1 points darker.
Sherwin-Williams · SW 9071
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