Something Blue 6800 is a blue paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #B0D6E6, estimated LRV 63 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Boot Cut from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Sherwin-Williams · #B0D6E6 · 6800
Something Blue
63%Estimated LRV
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Something Blue Technical Profile
HEX Code#B0D6E6
RGB176, 214, 230
Estimated LRV63.0
UndertoneCool (Blue)
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Color Familyblue
BrandSherwin-Williams
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Colors That Work With Something Blue
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Something Blue
#B0D6E6
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7986B9
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Something Blue
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Something 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
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Something Blue — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Something Blue have?
Something 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 Something Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Something Blue are Boot Cut by Behr (a close digital match), Hawaiian Breeze by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Paradise View by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Something 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 Something Blue?
Something Blue has a estimated lightness value of 63.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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Why Something Blue's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.