Blue Chip 6959 is a blue paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #016EA7, LRV 14 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Bowen Blue from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #016EA7 · 6959
Blue Chip
14%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Blue Chip Technical Profile
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Blue Chip in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Blue Chip in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsBlue Chip
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sBowen Blue
Bowen Blue
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Seaport Blue
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Planetarium
PPG
Nearly identical
Mondrian Blue
Behr
Very similar
Bowen Blue
Vista Paint
Very similar
The Blues
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Lovely Lapis
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Sky Blue
RAL
Very similar
Biro Blue
Valspar
Very similar
Triumph Blue
Kilz
Very similar
Pea Flower Tea
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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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 sits in the blue color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Blue Chip in your own space before committing.
What colors match Blue Chip from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Blue Chip are Bowen Blue by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Seaport Blue by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Planetarium by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Blue Chip's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Blue Chip?
Blue Chip has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 13.9, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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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.