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.
Ref. #015D75 · 6503
Bosporus
9%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Bosporus Technical Profile
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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
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
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
Bosporus 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 Bosporus.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Bosporus's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.