Frank Blue
SW 6967 · Sherwin-Williams
BlueView Frank Blue SW 6967 on the Sherwin-Williams site ↗Hex
#225288
LRV
8
Family
Blue
SW 6967
Color profile
Light value
8 · Very deep
Undertone
Cool cool, violet lean
Family
Blue Also reads black
Availability
Interior & exterior
“At LRV 8, Frank Blue is a very dark blue that absorbs most light. Frank Blue carries a cool undertone. Sherwin-Williams files Frank Blue under Purple.”— Sherwin-Williams
Where it sits on the light scale
0 · Absolute black100 · Pure white
LRV 8 Very deep · absorbs most light for a dramatic, saturated look
Coordinating colors
A working palette built around Frank BlueThis colorFrank BlueSherwin-Williams · SW 6967
CoordinatingGossamer VeilSherwin-Williams · SW 9165CoordinatingAfrican GraySherwin-Williams · SW 9162CoordinatingPure WhiteSherwin-Williams · SW 7005Similar colors
Tap any color to compareFrank Blue vs Blueblood
8LRV7
#225288Hex#015086
BlueFamilyBlue
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, violet lean
Frank Blue vs Indigo
8LRV6
#225288Hex#284A70
BlueFamilyBlue
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, violet lean
Frank Blue vs Honorable Blue
8LRV6
#225288Hex#164576
BlueFamilyBlue
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, violet lean
Frank Blue vs Dignity Blue
8LRV6
#225288Hex#094C73
BlueFamilyBlue
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, violet lean
Frank Blue vs Commodore
8LRV6
#225288Hex#25476A
BlueFamilyBlue
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, violet lean
Frank Blue vs Hyper Blue
8LRV10
#225288Hex#015F97
BlueFamilyBlue
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, violet lean
Frank Blue vs Morning Glory
8LRV8
#225288Hex#3C4C80
BlueFamilyPurple
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, violet lean
Frank Blue vs Jay Blue
8LRV9
#225288Hex#015D87
BlueFamilyBlue
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, blue lean
Similar colors from other brands
Tap any color to compareFrank Blue vs Strong Will
8LRV8
#225288Hex#214F86
BlueFamilyBlue
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, violet lean
Strong Will is very close match compared with Frank Blue.
Frank Blue vs Flashy Sapphire
8LRV9
#225288Hex#2C538A
BlueFamilyBlue
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, violet lean
Flashy Sapphire is very close match · leans redder compared with Frank Blue.
Frank Blue vs Brilliant Blue
8LRV8
#225288Hex#234E86
BlueFamilyBlue
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, violet lean
Brilliant Blue is very close match · leans redder compared with Frank Blue.
Frank Blue vs Blue Suede Shoes
8LRV12
#225288Hex#2F5688
BlueFamilyBlue
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, violet lean
Blue Suede Shoes is very close match · 3 points lighter · warmer compared with Frank Blue.
Frank Blue vs Dark Royal Blue
8LRV9
#225288Hex#144B86
BlueFamilyBlue
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, violet lean
Dark Royal Blue is very close match · 1 points lighter · cooler compared with Frank Blue.
Frank Blue vs Dark Cobalt Blue
8LRV9
#225288Hex#33578A
BlueFamilyBlue
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, violet lean
Dark Cobalt Blue is very close match · warmer compared with Frank Blue.
Frank Blue vs Suddenly Sapphire
8LRV10
#225288Hex#1A5897
BlueFamilyBlue
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, violet lean
Suddenly Sapphire is close match · 2 points lighter · cooler compared with Frank Blue.
Frank Blue vs Kate's Ring
8LRV8
#225288Hex#01537F
BlueFamilyBlue
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, violet lean
Kate's Ring is close match · leans greener compared with Frank Blue.
Frank Blue, answered
What is the LRV of Frank Blue?
Frank Blue (SW 6967) by Sherwin-Williams has a Light Reflectance Value of 8, so it absorbs most of the light that hits it. On the 0–100 scale that places it in the very dark range.
Is Frank Blue a warm or cool color?
Frank Blue has a cool undertone (cool, violet lean).
Can Frank Blue be used outside?
Yes, Frank Blue is rated for both interior and exterior use.
What is the closest match to Frank Blue from another brand?
The closest cross-brand match to Frank Blue is Strong Will (8001-44G) by Valspar, very close match.
Sherwin-Williams · SW 6967
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