Honorable Blue 6811 is a blue paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #164576, LRV 6 and a cool (violet) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Inked from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #164576 · 6811
Honorable Blue
6%LRV Value
Cool (Violet)Undertone
Honorable Blue Technical Profile
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Honorable Blue in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Honorable 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-WilliamsHonorable Blue
Nearly identical
BehrInked
Inked
Behr
Nearly identical
Patriot Blue
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Encore
Valspar
Very similar
Inky Sea
Vista Paint
Very similar
Blue Tang
PPG
Very similar
Florida Waters
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Delft Blue
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Nautical
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Traffic Blue
RAL
Very similar
Indigo
Kilz
Very similar
Petal .05
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Honorable Blue
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Honorable Blue
#164576
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#393887
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Honorable Blue
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Honorable Blue 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 Honorable Blue.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Honorable Blue — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Honorable Blue have?
Honorable 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 Honorable Blue in your own space before committing.
What colors match Honorable Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Honorable Blue are Inked by Behr (a near-identical match), Patriot Blue by Benjamin Moore (a very close match), Encore by Valspar (a very close match) — the best options for getting Honorable 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 Honorable Blue?
Honorable Blue has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 5.7, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Honorable Blue's cool (violet) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.