Sherwin Williams

Blue Plate

SW 6796

Blue Plate (hex #017CA7) is a highly saturated, deep blue with cool undertones and a noticeable greenish cast, placing it near cyan on the color wheel. With an LRV of 17, it absorbs a significant amount of light, producing strong visual depth on accent walls or exterior surfaces. Its crisp, aquatic quality distinguishes it from darker navy or teal tones.

To offset its intensity, pair it with Sherwin-Williams Pure White or Snowbound, or complement it with lighter sea-toned shades like Tidewater and Watery, while warm options such as Copper Mountain provide grounding contrast.

Brand

Sherwin Williams

Code

SW 6796

Blue Plate in Different Light

Artificial Lighting

Bedroom scene to simulate Sherwin Williams Blue Plate under artificial light

Natural Lighting

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

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Blue

Strength

High

Temperature

cool

Hue Angle

196°

Cyan Family

Lightness

33%

Dark

Saturation

99%

Highly Saturated

LRV

17.0
0%100%
Very Dark
Dark
Medium
Light
Very Light
White
Color Position
Saturation →
Lightness →

Color Codes

HEX
#017CA7
RGB Decimal
1, 124, 167
RGB Percent
0.4%, 48.6%, 65.5%
HSL
195.5, 98.8%, 32.9%
HSV
195.5, 99.4%, 65.5%
CMYK
99.4%, 25.7%, 0.0%, 34.5%
YIQ
92.1, -87.2, -12.5
XYZ
14.20, 17.21, 39.13
CIE Lab
48.53, -12.85, -30.95
CIE Luv
48.53, -32.91, -44.73
Hunter Lab
41.49, -9.60, -31.60
Decimal
97447

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel

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