Something Blue 6800 is a blue paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #B0D6E6, 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.
Ref. #B0D6E6 · 6800
Something Blue
63%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Something Blue Technical Profile
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Something Blue in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Something 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-WilliamsSomething Blue
Nearly identical
BehrBoot Cut
Boot Cut
Behr
Nearly identical
Hawaiian Breeze
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Ariel
PPG
Nearly identical
Gotta Regatta
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Laissez-Faire
Valspar
Nearly identical
Emily
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Dockside
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Pool Party
Kilz
Very similar
Soft Blue
Vista Paint
Very similar
Dream .03
Colorhouse
Very similar
Kakelugn
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Something Blue
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
Pure 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
Similar Sherwin-Williams Colors
Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Something 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.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Something Blue in your own space before committing.
What colors match Something Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Something Blue are Boot Cut by Behr (a near-identical match), Hawaiian Breeze by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Paradise View by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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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 Something Blue's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.