Blue Plate 6796 is a blue paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #017CA7, LRV 17 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Welcome Aboard from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #017CA7 · 6796
Blue Plate
17%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Blue Plate Technical Profile
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Blue Plate in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Blue Plate 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 Plate
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyWelcome Aboard
Welcome Aboard
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Neptune
PPG
Nearly identical
Living Stream
Behr
Very similar
Summer Lake
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Blue Splash
Kilz
Very similar
Peninsula
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Hidden Springs
Vista Paint
Very similar
Laguna Blue
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Wishing Well
Valspar
Very similar
Light Blue
RAL
Visible difference
Pea Flower Tea
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Blue Plate
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Blue Plate
#017CA7
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#2D4CAE
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Blue Plate
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Blue Plate 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 Plate.
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 Plate — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Blue Plate have?
Blue Plate by Sherwin-Williams has a cool (blue) 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 Plate in your own space before committing.
What colors match Blue Plate from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Blue Plate are Welcome Aboard by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Neptune by PPG (a near-identical match), Pacific Turquoise by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Blue Plate'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 Plate?
Blue Plate has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 17.2, 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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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 Plate's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.