Blue Chip by Sherwin-Williams paint color
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Blue Chip

14%LRV Value
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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.

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Blue Chip Technical Profile

HEX Code#016EA7
RGB1, 110, 167
LRV13.9
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familyblue
BrandSherwin-Williams

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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

Living room with applied paint colors

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

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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

Base

Blue Chip

Complement

Summer Heat

Blue Chip Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

Jocular Green

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

Argyle

Pop

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Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Starry Night

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

Azure Tide

Pop

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Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Starry Night

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

Beetroot

Pop

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Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Sherwin-Williams Colors

Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Blue Chip.

Blue Plate

Sherwin-Williams · 6796

#017CA7

Blue Mosque

Sherwin-Williams · 6789

#01819E

Hyper Blue

Sherwin-Williams · 6965

#015F97

Cruising

Sherwin-Williams · 6782

#018498

Briny

Sherwin-Williams · 6775

#08808E

More blue colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Denim Light

Behr · PPU14-15

#B7CAD6

Playful Pool

Valspar · 5005-7C

#8AC9CF

Blue Oasis

PPG · 1158-6

#296D93

Sapphire Ice

Benjamin Moore · 808

#A2C0D6

Mystical Shade

Behr · 610F-7

#32466E

Rain Shower Blue

Dutch Boy · 236-6DB

#416D83

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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