Lobelia 6809 is a blue paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #7498BE, estimated LRV 30 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Paradise Found from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Sherwin-Williams · #7498BE · 6809
Lobelia
30%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Lobelia Technical Profile
HEX Code#7498BE
RGB116, 152, 190
Estimated LRV29.9
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familyblue
BrandSherwin-Williams
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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Paradise Found
Valspar
#769BC1
Close digital match
Gingham Blue
PPG
#7796B8
Close digital match
Ocean City
Dunn-Edwards
#7896BA
Close digital match
Magic Spell
Behr
#6C9AC3
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Kilz
#7E9EC5
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Hirshfield's
#7695C2
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Key West Zenith
Vista Paint
#749DBF
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Cook's Blue
Farrow & Ball
#6A90B4
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Brazilian Blue
Benjamin Moore
#6F95CD
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Luxurious
Dutch Boy
#5A99C9
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Light Blue
RAL
#3B83BD
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Colors That Work With Lobelia
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Lobelia
#7498BE
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8383AF
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Lobelia
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Lobelia 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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Lobelia — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Lobelia have?
Lobelia by Sherwin-Williams has a neutral 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 Lobelia from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Lobelia are Paradise Found by Valspar (a close digital match), Gingham Blue by PPG (a close digital match), Ocean City by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Lobelia'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 Lobelia?
Lobelia has a estimated lightness value of 29.9, 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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