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Bosporus

SW 6503

Bosporus (SW, #015D75) is a deep, saturated blue with a teal lean, registering at an LRV of just 9, which places it firmly among darker paint selections. It absorbs significant light and will read notably dark in rooms with limited natural exposure. The cool temperature and strong blue-green saturation give it a concentrated presence on walls or trim.

It can be offset with lighter tones like Natural Tan or Creamy to prevent a heavy visual effect. Pairing with Misty or Krypton extends the cool palette, while Naval or Tricorn Black deepen the overall scheme further.
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Brand

Sherwin Williams

Code

SW 6503

Bosporus 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 Bosporus under artificial light

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Sherwin Williams Bosporus under natural light

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Cyan/Teal

Strength

High

Temperature

cool

Hue Angle

192°

Cyan Family

Lightness

23%

Dark

Saturation

98%

Highly Saturated

LRV

9.0
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
#015D75
RGB Decimal
1, 93, 117
RGB Percent
0.4%, 36.5%, 45.9%
HSL
192.4, 98.3%, 23.1%
HSV
192.4, 99.1%, 45.9%
CMYK
99.1%, 20.5%, 0.0%, 54.1%
YIQ
68.2, -62.6, -11.9
XYZ
7.14, 9.12, 18.21
CIE Lab
36.21, -14.11, -20.18
CIE Luv
36.21, -25.45, -25.90
Hunter Lab
30.20, -9.33, -17.64
Decimal
89461

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

BosporusBlue Jay CrestGulf CoastBrave New Teal

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

BosporusAmericanaBlue to the BonePool Party

Closest Paint Matches

Cross-brand matches are close, never exact. Each brand uses different bases and sheens, so sample before you buy gallons.

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