Ref. #016EA7 · 6959
Blue Chip
14%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Blue Chip Technical Profile
What color is Blue Chip? It's a deep cool blue with the hex code #016EA7. Colors similar to Blue Chip include Hirshfield's Bowen Blue, Benjamin Moore Seaport Blue, PPG Planetarium. Blue Chip has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 14, Blue Chip creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. Pair it with cool whites like Chantilly Lace, walnut or rift-cut oak floors, and brushed nickel or polished chrome hardware. Brass accents add warmth for a layered look. Blues stay crisp under 4000K+ cool LEDs. Under 2700K warm bulbs they can read grayer or shift slightly purple — particularly true for mid-tone and saturated blues.
Colors Similar to Blue Chip
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Blue Chip
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Blue Chip
#016EA7
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#2D41AE
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Blue Chip
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Blue Chip Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar Sherwin-Williams Colors
Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Blue Chip.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Blue Chip — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Blue Chip have?
Blue Chip by Sherwin-Williams has a neutral undertone and belongs to the blue color family.
What colors match Blue Chip from other brands?
The closest matches are Bowen Blue by Hirshfield's (#126DA8), Seaport Blue by Benjamin Moore (#016FA2), Planetarium by PPG (#1C70AD). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Blue Chip?
Blue Chip has an LRV of 13.9, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Blue Chip's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.