Loyal Blue 6510 is a blue paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #01455E, LRV 5 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Adriatic Sea from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #01455E · 6510
Loyal Blue
5%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Loyal Blue Technical Profile
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Loyal Blue in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Loyal 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-WilliamsLoyal Blue
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreAdriatic Sea
Adriatic Sea
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Night Edition
Vista Paint
Very similar
Velvet Evening
Behr
Very similar
Mariana Trench
Valspar
Very similar
Tappan Lake Blue
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Deep Ocean
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Plymouth Blue
PPG
Visible difference
Ocean Spray
Hirshfield's
Visible difference
Azure Blue
RAL
Visible difference
Hague Blue
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Saxophone Solo
Kilz
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Loyal Blue
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Loyal Blue
#01455E
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#1E3274
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Loyal Blue
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Loyal 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 Loyal 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.
Loyal Blue — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Loyal Blue have?
Loyal Blue by Sherwin-Williams has a cool (blue) 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 Loyal Blue in your own space before committing.
What colors match Loyal Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Loyal Blue are Adriatic Sea by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Night Edition by Vista Paint (a very close match), Velvet Evening by Behr (a very close match) — the best options for getting Loyal 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 Loyal Blue?
Loyal Blue has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 5.1, 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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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 Loyal Blue's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.