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Frank Blue

8%LRV Value
Cool (Violet)Undertone
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Frank Blue 6967 is a blue paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #225288, LRV 8 and a cool (violet) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Rich Cobalt from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Frank Blue Technical Profile

HEX Code#225288
RGB34, 82, 136
LRV8.2
UndertoneCool (Violet)
Color Familyblue
BrandSherwin-Williams

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Frank Blue in Every Brand

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

Sherwin-WilliamsFrank Blue
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyRich Cobalt

Rich Cobalt

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Express Blue

Behr

Nearly identical

Navy Dress

Kilz

Nearly identical

Strong Will

Valspar

Nearly identical

Follow My Blue Bliss

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Brilliant Blue

PPG

Nearly identical

Dark Royal Blue

Benjamin Moore

Very similar

Dancing Sea

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Capri Blue

RAL

Very similar

Cascade Twilight

Vista Paint

Very similar

Petal .05

Colorhouse

Very similar

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Frank Blue

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Frank Blue

#225288

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#494796

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Frank Blue

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

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Frank Blue

Complement

Spanish Leather

Frank Blue Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

Rhapsody Lilac

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

Passionate Purple

Pop

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Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Starry Night

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

Morning Glory

Pop

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Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Starry Night

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

Salute

Pop

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Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Sherwin-Williams Colors

Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Frank Blue.

Georgian Bay

Sherwin-Williams · 6509

#22657F

Regatta

Sherwin-Williams · 6517

#215772

Honorable Blue

Sherwin-Williams · 6811

#164576

Indigo

Sherwin-Williams · 6531

#284A70

Dignity Blue

Sherwin-Williams · 6804

#094C73

More blue colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Laguna Green

Valspar · 5007-10B

#34A79E

Ice Fishing

Dunn-Edwards · DE5847

#DCECF5

Sailor's Coat

PPG · 1153-7

#334B58

Ocean Front

Behr · P490-1

#BFFEF5

Weeping Wisteria

Behr · 630A-3

#C7C8FE

Mauve Bauhaus

Benjamin Moore · 1407

#5F5485

Frank Blue — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Frank Blue have?
Frank Blue by Sherwin-Williams has a cool (violet) 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 Frank Blue in your own space before committing.
What colors match Frank Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Frank Blue are Rich Cobalt by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Express Blue by Behr (a near-identical match), Navy Dress by Kilz (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Frank Blue'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 Frank Blue?
Frank Blue has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 8.2, 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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