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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.
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Brand

Sherwin Williams

Code

SW 6967

Collection

Colormix Forecast 2025 (paradox)

Frank Blue 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 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

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
#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

Frank BlueBeacon BlueBrilliant BlueStrong Will

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Frank BlueBeacon BlueBlue DartVictoria Blue

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel

Frank BlueSleek OtterValiseSunflower Field

Closest Paint Matches

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

Sherwin Williams

Frank Blue

Valspar

Strong Will

Sherwin Williams

Frank Blue

Glidden

Brilliant Blue

Sherwin Williams

Frank Blue

Behr

Flashy Sapphire

Sherwin Williams

Frank Blue

Glidden

Stunning Sapphire

Sherwin Williams

Frank Blue

Glidden

Animation

Sherwin Williams

Frank Blue

Benjamin Moore

Blue Suede Shoes

Sherwin Williams

Frank Blue

Valspar

Night Fever

Sherwin Williams

Frank Blue

Benjamin Moore

Blueberry

Sherwin Williams

Frank Blue

Benjamin Moore

Delphinium

Sherwin Williams

Frank Blue

Benjamin Moore

Dark Royal Blue

Sherwin Williams

Frank Blue

Benjamin Moore

Bermuda Blue