Dyer's Woad 9071 is a blue paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #7B99B0, estimated LRV 30 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Blue Dust from Kilz (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Sherwin-Williams · #7B99B0 · 9071
Dyer's Woad
30%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Dyer's Woad Technical Profile
HEX Code#7B99B0
RGB123, 153, 176
Estimated LRV30.1
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familyblue
BrandSherwin-Williams
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Colors That Work With Dyer's Woad
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Dyer's Woad
#7B99B0
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8587AD
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Dyer's Woad
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Dyer's Woad 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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Dyer's Woad — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Dyer's Woad have?
Dyer's Woad 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 Dyer's Woad from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Dyer's Woad are Blue Dust by Kilz (a close digital match), Frozen Lake by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Walden Pond by PPG (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Dyer's Woad'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 Dyer's Woad?
Dyer's Woad has a estimated lightness value of 30.1, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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