Blue Grotto by Sherwin-Williams paint color
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Blue Grotto

7%LRV Value
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Blue Grotto 2941 is a blue paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #014E71 and LRV 7. Its closest cross-brand match is Ocean Spray from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Blue Grotto Technical Profile

HEX Code#014E71
RGB1, 78, 113
LRV6.6
Color Familyblue
BrandSherwin-Williams

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Blue Grotto in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Blue Grotto 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 Grotto
Nearly identical
Vista PaintOcean Spray

Ocean Spray

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Quiet Storm

Behr

Nearly identical

Ocean Spray

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Back of Beyond

Valspar

Very similar

Adriatic Sea

Benjamin Moore

Very similar

Tappan Lake Blue

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Shimmering Sea

PPG

Very similar

Capri Blue

RAL

Very similar

Deep Ocean

Dunn-Edwards

Visible difference

Navy Dress

Kilz

Visible difference

Petal .05

Colorhouse

Visible difference

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Colors That Work With Blue Grotto

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Blue Grotto

#014E71

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#223483

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Blue Grotto

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Blue Grotto

Complement

Spanish Red

Blue Grotto Room Palettes

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

Walls

Jocular Green

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

This Color

Pop

Straightforward Green

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Starry Night

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

This Color

Pop

Eros Pink

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Starry Night

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

This Color

Pop

Obstinate Orange

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Sherwin-Williams Colors

Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Blue Grotto.

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Oceanside

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#015A6B

Bosporus

Sherwin-Williams · 6503

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Bridgeport

Sherwin-Williams · 2940

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Loyal Blue

Sherwin-Williams · 6510

#01455E

Blueblood

Sherwin-Williams · 6966

#015086

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

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Sailor's Coat

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Ocean Front

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Weeping Wisteria

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Mauve Bauhaus

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#5F5485

Blue Grotto — Frequently Asked Questions

What colors match Blue Grotto from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Blue Grotto are Ocean Spray by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Quiet Storm by Behr (a near-identical match), Ocean Spray by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Blue Grotto'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 Grotto?
Blue Grotto has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 6.6, 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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