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Bosporus

9%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
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Bosporus 6503 is a blue paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #015D75, LRV 9 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Deep Atlantic from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Bosporus Technical Profile

HEX Code#015D75
RGB1, 93, 117
LRV9.1
UndertoneCool (Blue)
Color Familyblue
BrandSherwin-Williams

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Bosporus in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Bosporus in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

Sherwin-WilliamsBosporus
Nearly identical
ValsparDeep Atlantic

Deep Atlantic

Valspar

Nearly identical

Jamaican Dream

PPG

Nearly identical

Job’s Tears

Vista Paint

Very similar

Blue Edge

Behr

Very similar

Azure Blue

RAL

Very similar

Job's Tears

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Nocturnal Sea

Dunn-Edwards

Very similar

Slate Teal

Benjamin Moore

Very similar

Petrol Blue

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Harborside

Kilz

Visible difference

Dream .06

Colorhouse

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Bosporus

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Bosporus

#015D75

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#234086

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Bosporus

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

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Bosporus

Complement

Brown Red

Bosporus 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

Icicle

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

This Color

Pop

Daredevil

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Sherwin-Williams Colors

Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Bosporus.

Oceanside

Sherwin-Williams · 6496

#015A6B

Adriatic Sea

Sherwin-Williams · 6790

#016081

Really Teal

Sherwin-Williams · 6489

#016367

Blue Grotto

Sherwin-Williams · 2941

#014E71

Mosaic Tile

Sherwin-Williams · 2938

#006C7A

Jay Blue

Sherwin-Williams · 6797

#015D87

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

Bosporus — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Bosporus have?
Bosporus 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 Bosporus in your own space before committing.
What colors match Bosporus from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Bosporus are Deep Atlantic by Valspar (a near-identical match), Jamaican Dream by PPG (a near-identical match), Job’s Tears by Vista Paint (a very close match) — the best options for getting Bosporus'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 Bosporus?
Bosporus has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 9.1, 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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