Jay Blue 6797 is a blue paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #015D87, estimated LRV 10 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Blue Flame from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Sherwin-Williams · #015D87 · 6797
Jay Blue
10%Estimated LRV
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Jay Blue Technical Profile
HEX Code#015D87
RGB1, 93, 135
Estimated LRV9.6
UndertoneCool (Blue)
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Color Familyblue
BrandSherwin-Williams
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#005E88
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Colors That Work With Jay Blue
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Jay Blue
#015D87
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#263B95
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Jay Blue
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Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Jay Blue Room Palettes
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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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Jay Blue — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Jay Blue have?
Jay Blue by Sherwin-Williams has a cool (blue) 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 Jay Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Jay Blue are Blue Flame by PPG (a close digital match), Ink Blotch by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Bermuda Blue by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Jay 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 Jay Blue?
Jay Blue has a estimated lightness value of 9.6, 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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