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.

Brand

Sherwin Williams

Code

SW 6959

Blue Chip in Different Light

Light temperature is measured in Kelvin: a warm 2700K bulb pulls colors toward yellow, while 5000K daylight reads cooler and truer. Check the color at the time of day you actually use the room.

Artificial Lighting

Bedroom scene to simulate Sherwin Williams Blue Chip under artificial light

Natural Lighting

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

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

LRV measures how much light a color reflects, from 0 (black) to 100 (pure white). Below about 50 a color needs good lighting to avoid going flat, 60 and up helps brighten a room, and most whites sit above 80.

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

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light