Blueblood
At first glance, Blueblood belongs to the purple family; in a room, light and context can make it far more elusive. Its blue classifications hint at the directions it may take as daylight, lamps and neighboring colors move around it. Its related shades below reveal where the color harmonizes—and where contrast brings it fully to life.
Hex
#015086LRV
7.16
Blueblood's Color Strip
Blueblood is the second shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Blue Chip and Frank Blue. The strip spans from Blue Chip at the lightest end to Passionate Purple at the deepest. Color strip 176 groups these shades together so you can see how each reads next to its neighbors.
Blueblood in Rooms
Follow Blueblood from one space to another and watch how light, scale and surrounding materials reshape its character. 16 sourced room photos offer a closer look at the color in lived-in settings.
6 Bedroom Photos
Blueblood (6966) moves through 6 bedroom images without becoming a fixed prescription for the room. Its cool classification can bring a composed, clean tension to warmer finishes.
Bedroom walls in deep Blueblood evoke timeless sophistication and comfort.
@houseonandersonstreet
6 Misc Photos
Blueblood (6966) brings its purple character into an assortment of spaces that reveals the color outside a single design formula. Its brighter saturation allows the hue to remain present rather than fading quietly into the background.
Nightstand refinished in Blueblood becomes a striking furniture accent.
@diy_dana_diy
4 Living Room Photos
The 4 living room images turn a purple swatch into something more spatial and expressive. Its brighter saturation allows the hue to remain present rather than fading quietly into the background.
Living room accent wall in Blueblood frames the seating area beautifully.
@georgiamatildahome
Feature wall in deep Blueblood anchors the living room's design.
@houseonandersonstreet
Wall painted Blueblood creates instant visual interest and depth.
@houseonandersonstreet
Living room accent wall in moody Blueblood establishes sophisticated style.
@alexandblonde
Coordinating Colors
Pure White reflects far more light (LRV 84 vs 7), opening up a space where Blueblood encloses it.
At LRV 53 vs 7, Polvo de Oro is decisively the brighter choice.
Trim Color
Pure White reflects far more light (LRV 84 vs 7), opening up a space where Blueblood encloses it.
Similar Colors
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 8 vs 7), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 7 vs 6), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 7 vs 6), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 10 vs 7), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Complementary Colors
A 11-point LRV gap (18 vs 7) makes Raucous Orange the marginally brighter of the two.
Bakelite Gold reflects far more light (LRV 38 vs 7), opening up a space where Blueblood encloses it.
Ceremonial Gold reflects far more light (LRV 39 vs 7), opening up a space where Blueblood encloses it.
At LRV 60 vs 7, August Moon is decisively the brighter choice.
Lighter Colors
Pulsating Blue reads slightly lighter (LRV 10 vs 7), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
A 10-point LRV gap (17 vs 7) makes Blue Plate the marginally brighter of the two.
Dynamic Blue reflects far more light (LRV 24 vs 7), opening up a space where Blueblood encloses it.
Darker Colors
Blueblood reflects far more light (LRV NaN vs NaN), opening up a space where Blue Grotto encloses it.
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Manufacturer description
This vibrant blue sapphire-fueled violet is a strong and joyful presence in any room. Consider using this cool, saturated hue in a bedroom or well-lit bathroom.