Blueblood 6966 is a blue paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #015086, estimated LRV 8 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Wavy Navy from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Sherwin-Williams · #015086 · 6966
Blueblood
8%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Blueblood Technical Profile
HEX Code#015086
RGB1, 80, 134
Estimated LRV7.5
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familyblue
BrandSherwin-Williams
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Colors That Work With Blueblood
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Blueblood
#015086
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#263094
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Blueblood
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Blueblood 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
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Blueblood — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Blueblood have?
Blueblood by Sherwin-Williams has a neutral undertone and sits in the blue color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Blueblood from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Blueblood are Wavy Navy by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Capri Blue by RAL (a close digital match), California Blue by Benjamin Moore (a very close match) — the best options for getting Blueblood'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 Blueblood?
Blueblood has a estimated lightness value of 7.5, 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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