Jay Blue
We've categorized Jay Blue as a genuinely dark Blue because of its unique LRV profile. We have documented it across our network because it can anchor a room without demanding the spotlight so effectively. Explore our collection of 7 room photos to see how it looks alongside coordinating accent choices.
Hex
#015D87
LRV
9.19
Jay Blue's Color Strip
Jay Blue is the seventh shade on this 7-color strip, the deepest shade in this coordinated family. Browsing strip 168 alongside this color helps you gauge whether to go lighter, darker, or stay right here.
Jay Blue in Real Rooms
Jay Blue has a low LRV of 9.19 — 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 Blue family, the photos below show it applied in a misc, front door and kitchen cabinets.
4 Misc Photos
These photos show Jay Blue in spaces that don't fit neatly into a single category: transitional spaces, accent applications, and rooms where the color becomes a fine detail rather than a broad backdrop.
Accent furniture in Jay Blue brightens this room with rich jewel-tone color.
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Trim work in Jay Blue adds crisp detail against soft wall tones.
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Wall color in Jay Blue creates an intimate, inviting atmosphere.
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Hallway walls in Jay Blue draw the eye down this long passageway.
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1 Front Door Photo
Choosing Jay Blue for your entry is an exercise in restraint and elegance. It suggests a home that is well-cared for and curated, setting a high bar for the interior design before the door is even opened.
Front door painted in Jay Blue welcomes visitors with confident style.
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2 Kitchen Cabinets Photos
The depth of Jay Blue on kitchen cabinets is excellent for hiding the inevitable wear and tear of a busy kitchen. It's a practical choice that doesn't sacrifice an ounce of style, providing a durable-looking finish that remains elegant for years.
Kitchen cabinetry in Jay Blue makes a confident color statement.
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Lower cabinets painted in Jay Blue add visual interest to the kitchen.
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Coordinating Colors
At LRV 66 vs 9, Natural Linen is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 28 vs 9, Cocoa Whip is decisively the brighter choice.
Trim Color
Similar Colors
With LRVs of 10 and 9, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 9 and 9, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 10 vs 9), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 11 and 9, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 9 and 6, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 9 vs 9), so neither reads brighter in a room.
A 3-point LRV gap (12 vs 9) makes Azure Tide the marginally brighter of the two.
Complementary Colors
Raucous Orange reads slightly lighter (LRV 18 vs 9), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
At LRV 38 vs 9, Bakelite Gold is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 39 vs 9, Ceremonial Gold is decisively the brighter choice.
August Moon reflects far more light (LRV 60 vs 9), opening up a space where Jay Blue encloses it.
Lighter Colors
Blue Mosque reads slightly lighter (LRV 17 vs 9), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Resonant Blue reflects far more light (LRV 30 vs 9), opening up a space where Jay Blue encloses it.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 10 vs 9), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Blue Plate reads slightly lighter (LRV 17 vs 9), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Darker Colors
At LRV NaN vs NaN, Jay Blue is decisively the brighter choice.
A 4-point LRV gap (9 vs 5) makes Jay Blue the marginally brighter of the two.
With LRVs of 9 and 9, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
