Blue Chip
Often used for its genuinely dark qualities, Blue Chip remains a staple for Sherwin-Williams designers. It is widely considered one of the best colors in its class to anchor a room without demanding the spotlight. We've gathered 1 real-home scenarios to help you visualize this color alongside our expert data.
Hex
#016EA7
LRV
13.26
Blue Chip's Color Strip
Blue Chip is the first shade on this 7-color strip, the lightest in this coordinated family. Browsing strip 176 alongside this color helps you gauge whether to go lighter, darker, or stay right here.
Blue Chip in Real Rooms
Blue Chip has a low LRV of 13.26 — it absorbs light and reads as a genuinely dark, enveloping color. It's neutral in temperature and , making it adaptable across different lighting conditions and room orientations. Grouped in the Purple family, the photos below show it applied in a misc.
1 Misc Photo
Note how Blue Chip is used as a "ceiling color" in some of these rooms. This "fifth wall" application is a bold designer move that can make a room feel infinitely more cozy and architecturally unique.
Ceiling painted in Blue Chip adds unexpected color overhead.
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