Sherwin Williams

Blue Chip

SW 6959

Blue Chip (hex #016EA7) is a vivid, saturated blue with subtle purple undertones that push it slightly cooler than a standard mid-blue. At an LRV of 13, it absorbs significant light, producing a rich, concentrated appearance on surfaces. Its intensity makes it well-suited for accent applications or feature walls where a strong color statement is needed.

For clean contrast, pairing it with Extra White produces sharp definition, while analogous blues like Indigo Batik or Dynamic Blue create layered, tonal depth. Softer neutrals such as Agreeable Gray or Accessible Beige allow the blue to remain the dominant focal point.

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Brand

Sherwin Williams

Code

SW 6959

Blue Chip in Different Light

Artificial Lighting

Bedroom scene to simulate Sherwin Williams Blue Chip under artificial light

Light Temperature: 2700K

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Sherwin Williams Blue Chip under natural light

Light Temperature: 4500K

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Blue

Strength

High

Temperature

cool

Hue Angle

201°

Cyan Family

Lightness

33%

Dark

Saturation

99%

Highly Saturated

LRV

13.0

0%100%

Very Dark

Dark

Medium

Light

Very Light

White

Color Position

Saturation →

Lightness →

Color Codes

HEX

#016EA7

RGB Decimal

1, 110, 167

RGB Percent

0.4%, 43.1%, 65.5%

HSL

200.6, 98.8%, 32.9%

HSV

200.6, 99.4%, 65.5%

CMYK

99.4%, 34.1%, 0.0%, 34.5%

YIQ

83.9, -83.3, -5.2

XYZ

12.56, 13.95, 38.59

CIE Lab

44.16, -4.61, -37.81

CIE Luv

44.16, -28.11, -55.36

Hunter Lab

37.35, -3.42, -40.28

Decimal

93863

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Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

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Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Blue Chip Deep River Cobalt Glaze Cosmic Blue

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel

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