Sherwin Williams

Frank Blue

SW 6967

Frank Blue is a cool, deep blue carrying purple undertones that become more evident under warm incandescent lighting. At an LRV of 8, it is a dark color that absorbs most light and works well on accent walls, cabinetry, front doors, or exterior shutters. In north-facing rooms, the purple shift recedes and the blue reads more neutral.

It coordinates with Snowbound and Pure White for high-contrast trim, Accessible Beige as a warm neutral companion on adjacent walls, and Secret Garden for a rich, layered palette.

Brand

Sherwin Williams

Code

SW 6967

Collection

Colormix Forecast 2025 (paradox)

Frank Blue in Different Light

Artificial Lighting

Bedroom scene to simulate Sherwin Williams Frank Blue under artificial light

Natural Lighting

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

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Blue

Strength

High

Temperature

cool

Hue Angle

212°

Blue Family

Lightness

33%

Dark

Saturation

60%

Saturated

LRV

8.0
0%100%
Very Dark
Dark
Medium
Light
Very Light
White
Color Position
Saturation →
Lightness →

Color Codes

HEX
#225288
RGB Decimal
34, 82, 136
RGB Percent
13.3%, 32.2%, 53.3%
HSL
211.8, 60.0%, 33.3%
HSV
211.8, 75.0%, 53.3%
CMYK
75.0%, 39.7%, 0.0%, 46.7%
YIQ
73.8, -46.0, 6.7
XYZ
8.12, 8.15, 24.44
CIE Lab
34.30, 3.42, -34.82
CIE Luv
34.30, -17.12, -48.24
Hunter Lab
28.55, 2.40, -35.04
Decimal
2249352

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel

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