Ref. #164576 · 6811
Honorable Blue
6%LRV Value
Cool (Violet)Undertone
Honorable Blue Technical Profile
What color is Honorable Blue? It's a dark warm blue with the hex code #164576. Colors similar to Honorable Blue include Behr Inked, MPC Puget Sound Blue, Benjamin Moore Patriot Blue. Honorable Blue has a cool (violet) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 6, Honorable Blue creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. Pair it with cool whites like Chantilly Lace, walnut or rift-cut oak floors, and brushed nickel or polished chrome hardware. Brass accents add warmth for a layered look. Blues stay crisp under 4000K+ cool LEDs. Under 2700K warm bulbs they can read grayer or shift slightly purple — particularly true for mid-tone and saturated blues.
Colors Similar to Honorable Blue
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
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 belongs to the blue color family.
What colors match Honorable Blue from other brands?
The closest matches are Inked by Behr (#234673), Puget Sound Blue by MPC (#194982), Patriot Blue by Benjamin Moore (#194B7D). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Honorable Blue?
Honorable Blue has an LRV of 5.7, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Related Reading
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.