Favorite Jeans 9147 is a blue paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #8AA3B1, LRV 35 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Silver Skate from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #8AA3B1 · 9147
Favorite Jeans
35%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
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Favorite Jeans in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Favorite Jeans in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsFavorite Jeans
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsSilver Skate
Silver Skate
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Nostalgia
Valspar
Nearly identical
Winding River
Kilz
Nearly identical
Moonlit Blue
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Blue Horizon
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Cable Knit Sweater
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Windsurf
Behr
Very similar
Dresden Dream
PPG
Very similar
Breath-Taking View
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Kittiwake
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Water .05
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Favorite Jeans
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Favorite Jeans
#8AA3B1
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#858AAD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Favorite Jeans
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Favorite Jeans 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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Favorite Jeans — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Favorite Jeans have?
Favorite Jeans 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 Favorite Jeans in your own space before committing.
What colors match Favorite Jeans from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Favorite Jeans are Silver Skate by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Nostalgia by Valspar (a near-identical match), Winding River by Kilz (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Favorite Jeans'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 Favorite Jeans?
Favorite Jeans has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 34.8, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Favorite Jeans's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.