Ref. #01717E · 6776
Blue Nile
13%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Blue Nile Technical Profile
What color is Blue Nile? It's a deep cool blue with the hex code #01717E. Colors similar to Blue Nile include Colorhouse Dream .06, Dunn-Edwards Carnival Night, Behr Blue Stream. Blue Nile has a cool (blue) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 13, Blue Nile 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 Nile
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Blue Nile
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Blue Nile
#01717E
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#244E8E
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Blue Nile
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Blue Nile 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 Nile.
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 Nile — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Blue Nile have?
Blue Nile by Sherwin-Williams has a cool (blue) undertone and belongs to the blue color family.
What colors match Blue Nile from other brands?
The closest matches are Dream .06 by Colorhouse (#0E707B), Carnival Night by Dunn-Edwards (#006E7A), Blue Stream by Behr (#1F747F). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Blue Nile?
Blue Nile has an LRV of 13.3, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Blue Nile's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.