Sherwin Williams

Loch Blue

SW 6502

Loch Blue is a cool, saturated blue carrying noticeable green undertones, with an LRV of 16 that places it firmly in the deeper end of the spectrum. Its teal-leaning character reads as rich and grounded, absorbing a significant amount of light in any space. This depth suits accent walls, powder rooms, or exterior doors where a strong color statement is functional.

Pair it with Sherwin-Williams Extra White, Alabaster, Quietude, Waterloo, and Accessible Beige to provide contrast and prevent the surrounding palette from feeling too heavy in lower-light rooms.

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Brand

Sherwin Williams

Code

SW 6502

Loch 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 Loch Blue under artificial light

Light Temperature: 2700K

Natural Lighting

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

Light Temperature: 4500K

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Cyan/Teal

Strength

High

Temperature

cool

Hue Angle

193°

Cyan Family

Lightness

37%

Dark

Saturation

50%

Moderate

LRV

16.0

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

#2F778B

RGB Decimal

47, 119, 139

RGB Percent

18.4%, 46.7%, 54.5%

HSL

193.0, 49.5%, 36.5%

HSV

193.0, 66.2%, 54.5%

CMYK

66.2%, 14.4%, 0.0%, 45.5%

YIQ

99.8, -49.4, -9.0

XYZ

12.43, 15.66, 26.79

CIE Lab

46.53, -15.73, -17.52

CIE Luv

46.53, -27.91, -23.13

Hunter Lab

39.58, -11.43, -15.82

Decimal

3110795

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

Loch Blue Blue Stream Rugged Teal Moscow Midnight

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Loch Blue Blue Nebula Ocean Horizon Bengal Blue

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel

Loch Blue Spicy Hue Pancake Syrup Inferno

Analogous

Adjacent colors

Loch Blue Delphinium Pinehurst Sumptuous Purple

Cool Shades

Cool spectrum

Loch Blue Delphinium Merlins Robes Sumptuous Purple

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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