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Sherwin Williams Blueblood (SW 6966) Paint Color


Color Name: Blueblood (SW 6966)
Hex Color Code: #015086
RGB Color Code: RGB(1, 80, 134)
CMYK Values*: 99.3%, 40.3%, 0.0%, 47.5%





About Blueblood (SW 6966) color - its meaning and example


What color is Blueblood (SW 6966)?

Blueblood (SW 6966) color belongs to the Purple color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Blueblood (SW 6966) is #015086, and the RGB color code is RGB(1, 80, 134).

In the RGB color model, Blueblood (SW 6966) has a red value of 1, a green value of 80, and a blue value of 134. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 99.3% cyan, 40.3% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 47.5% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 204.4° (degrees), 98.5 % saturation, and 26.5 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Blueblood (SW 6966) has a hue of 204.4° (degrees), 99.3 % saturation and 52.5 % brightness/value.


Blueblood (SW 6966) is cool or warm?

The color Blueblood (SW 6966) is a cool color.


What is the LRV of Blueblood (SW 6966)?

Blueblood (SW 6966) has an LRV of nearly 7. By LRV value, it is a dark color.

Light Reflectance Value (LRV) is a measure of how much visible light is reflected off a surface. It is a number on a scale of 0 to 100, with 0 being pure black and 100 being pure white. The higher the LRV, the more light the color reflects and the lighter it will appear.



Dark Color

Blueblood (SW 6966)

Light Color


Compare LRV 7 of Blueblood (SW 6966) with dark and light Color




LRV is important to consider when choosing paint colors for a room, as it can affect the overall brightness and mood of the space. Lighter colors with higher LRVs will make a room feel more spacious and airy, while darker colors with lower LRVs will create a more intimate and cozy atmosphere.
LRV value 7 puts Sherwin Williams Blueblood (SW 6966) paint color in the darker category.

  • Darker colors: Darker colors have lower LRV numbers because they absorb more light than they reflect. This means that they will make a room feel darker and smaller.
  • Lighter colors: Lighter colors have higher LRV numbers because they reflect more light than they absorb. This means that they will make a room feel brighter and more spacious.




Color Codes - Color Space Conversions


Blueblood (SW 6966) (Paint - Sherwin Williams) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(1, 80, 134)
Red
1 (0.4%)
Green
80 (31.4%)
Blue
134 (52.5%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
99.25%
Magenta
40.30%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
47.45%

HSL

HSL(204.36deg, 98.5 %, 26.5 %)

Hue
204.36°
Saturation
98.52 %.
Lightness
26.47 %.

RYB

RYB(83, 123, 202)
Red
83 (32.6%)
Yellow
123 (48.2%)
Blue
202 (79.0%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
204.36°
Saturation
99.25 %.
Brightness / Value
52.55 %.

HWB

H: 204.36°

W: 0.39 %

B: 47.45 %

XYZ

X : 7.18

Y : 7.47

Z : 23.62

YXY

Y1 : 7.47

X : 0.19

Y2 : 0.2

CMY

C : 99.61%

M : 68.63%

Y : 47.45%


LRV

~ 7.5 %

Munsell Color System

10B 3.0/8

CIE-Lab

L : 32.84

A : 0.88

B : -35.95

CIE-Lch

L : 32.84

C : 35.96

H : 271.4

CIE-Luv

L : 32.84

U : -19.9

V : -48.99

Hunter-Lab

L : 27.32

A : -0.88

B : -32.12






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Blueblood (SW 6966) (Paint - Sherwin Williams)


Here are the colors similar to Blueblood (SW 6966) (Paint - Sherwin Williams). Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.



#035096
Medium Electric Blue
ΔE - 2.63 (97.4% similar)
#004F98
US Air Force Academy Blue
ΔE - 3.00 (97.0% similar)
#08457E
Dark Cerulean
ΔE - 4.16 (95.8% similar)
#004488
Safety Blue
ΔE - 4.87 (95.1% similar)





Similar colors from Pantone, RAL, and other color matching system


Pantone TCX


Blueblood (SW 6966) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Blueblood (SW 6966) to Pantone TCX




RAL Classic


Blueblood (SW 6966) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Blueblood (SW 6966) to RAL Classic


#005387
RAL 5005 - Signal Blue
ΔE - 1.21 (98.8% similar)
#004F7C
RAL 5010 - Gentian Blue
ΔE - 1.92 (98.1% similar)
#005B8C
RAL 5017 - Traffic Blue
ΔE - 4.22 (95.8% similar)
#314F6F
RAL 5000 - Violet Blue
ΔE - 5.14 (94.9% similar)


RAL Design


Blueblood (SW 6966) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Blueblood (SW 6966) to RAL Design




Pantone PMS


Blueblood (SW 6966) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Blueblood (SW 6966) to Pantone PMS


#004B87
PANTONE 301 C
ΔE - 2.11 (97.9% similar)
#135193
PANTONE 4152 C
ΔE - 2.71 (97.3% similar)
#004976
PANTONE 7693 C
ΔE - 2.81 (97.2% similar)
#004986
PANTONE 2186 C
ΔE - 2.82 (97.2% similar)


British Standard 4800


Blueblood (SW 6966) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Blueblood (SW 6966) to British Standard 4800


#266492
BS 20-E-56 - Blue
ΔE - 6.91 (93.1% similar)


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#00539B
Duke Royal Blue
ΔE - 2.96 (97.0% similar)
#0F4D92
Yale Blue
ΔE - 3.25 (96.7% similar)
#004B93
Pepsi Blue
ΔE - 3.39 (96.6% similar)





Paint similar to Blueblood (SW 6966) (Paint - Sherwin Williams)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Blueblood (SW 6966) (Paint - Sherwin Williams). Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.


Sherwin Williams


Blueblood (SW 6966) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Blueblood (SW 6966) to Sherwin Williams


#015086
Blueblood (SW 6966)
Paint - Sherwin Williams
#225288
Frank Blue (SW 6967)
ΔE - 2.60 (97.4% similar)
#094C73
Dignity Blue (SW 6804)
ΔE - 3.19 (96.8% similar)
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Honorable Blue (SW 6811)
ΔE - 4.48 (95.5% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Blueblood (SW 6966) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Blueblood (SW 6966) to Benjamin Moore


#005381
California Blue (2060-20)
ΔE - 2.20 (97.8% similar)
#004E93
Evening Blue (2066-20)
ΔE - 2.53 (97.5% similar)
#184A7C
Patriot Blue (2064-20)
ΔE - 2.91 (97.1% similar)
#144B86
Dark Royal Blue (2065-20)
ΔE - 2.91 (97.1% similar)


Valspar


Blueblood (SW 6966) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Blueblood (SW 6966) to Valspar


#01537F
Kate's Ring (8002-44G)
ΔE - 2.61 (97.4% similar)
#214F86
Strong Will (8001-44G)
ΔE - 2.93 (97.1% similar)
#0F456E
Encore (8002-45G)
ΔE - 4.28 (95.7% similar)
#015B8A
Bandana (8002-44F)
ΔE - 4.41 (95.6% similar)





PPG Paints


Blueblood (SW 6966) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Blueblood (SW 6966) to PPG Paints




Dunn-Edwards


Blueblood (SW 6966) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Blueblood (SW 6966) to Dunn-Edwards


#1D4E8F
Deep Sapphire (DEA 137)
ΔE - 3.66 (96.3% similar)
#2D517C
Slumber (DE 5860)
ΔE - 3.80 (96.2% similar)
#1D5699
Blue Chip (DE 5867)
ΔE - 3.81 (96.2% similar)
#165D95
Lapis (DE 5846)
ΔE - 4.47 (95.5% similar)


Behr


Blueblood (SW 6966) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Blueblood (SW 6966) to Behr


#2C538A
Flashy Sapphire (P520-7)
ΔE - 4.13 (95.9% similar)
#265C98
Beacon Blue (P510-7)
ΔE - 4.85 (95.1% similar)
#33578A
Dark Cobalt Blue (PPU15-03)
ΔE - 4.92 (95.1% similar)
#3E5B7D
Admiral Blue (M520-7)
ΔE - 6.54 (93.5% similar)








Color Combinations


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Monochromatic Color Palette

Monochromatic colors belong to the same hue angle but different tints and shades. Monochromatic color palette can be generated by keeping the exact hue of the base color and then changing the saturation and lightness.

Analogous Color Palette

Analogous colors are a group of colors adjacent to each other on a color wheel. Group of these adjacent colors forms Analogous color scheme Palette. Analogous Palette can be generated by increasing or decreasing the hue value by 30 points.

Triadic Color Palette

The triadic color palette has three colors separated by 120° in the RGB color wheel

Tetradic Color Palette

The tetradic colour scheme composed of two sets of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.







Example Color Images and Mockup


Blueblood (SW 6966) - #015086 Color Images and Patterns


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Explore Named Colors



#015086
Blueblood (SW 6966)
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#225288
Frank Blue (SW 6967)
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#3C4C80
Morning Glory (SW 6971)
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#514C7E
Fully Purple (SW 6983)
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#665385
African Violet (SW 6982)
Paint - Sherwin Williams
#B9B2A9
Requisite Gray (SW 7023)
Paint - Sherwin Williams
#C1B6AB
Versatile Gray (SW 6072)
Paint - Sherwin Williams


#BCB7AD
Mindful Gray (SW 7016)
Paint - Sherwin Williams
#BEB5A9
Amazing Gray (SW 7044)
Paint - Sherwin Williams
#C0B9A9
Jogging Path (SW 7638)
Paint - Sherwin Williams
#C4B7A5
Loggia (SW 7506)
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