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

Artificial Lighting

Bedroom scene to simulate Sherwin Williams Frank Blue under artificial light

Light Temperature: 2700K

Natural Lighting

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

Light Temperature: 4500K

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

Frank Blue Beacon Blue Brilliant Blue Strong Will

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Frank Blue Beacon Blue Blue Dart Victoria Blue

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel

Frank Blue Sleek Otter Valise Sunflower Field

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