Sherwin-Williams • 6502

Loch Blue

Name: Sherwin-Williams Loch Blue 6502
Brand: Sherwin-Williams

Often used for its genuinely dark qualities, Loch Blue 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 7 real-home scenarios to help you visualize this color alongside our expert data.

Hex

#2F778B

LRV

15.60

Light Reflectance Value

15.60

dark

Temperaturecool

SaturationMidtone

Collection

ABC's and 123's

Loch Blue's Color Strip

Loch Blue is the sixth shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Manitou Blue and Bosporus. The strip spans from Byte Blue at the lightest end to Bosporus at the deepest. Strip 174 makes it easy to compare shades side by side and find the right depth for your space.

C1Byte Blue C2Stream C3Rest Assured C4Open Seas C5Manitou Blue C6Loch Blue

C7Bosporus

Loch Blue in Real Rooms

Loch Blue has a low LRV of 15.6 — it absorbs light and reads as a genuinely dark, enveloping color. It's cool-toned and , so it will lean blue or gray under cool north-facing light and soften in warmer evening light. Grouped in the Blue family, the photos below show it applied in a misc, front door and house.

1 Misc Photo

More spaces painted in Loch Blue, shared by homeowners and designers across kitchens, hallways, dining rooms, and beyond. This collection shows how one color can take on a dozen different personalities depending on the room.

SW Loch Blue accent wall color

@judyrodriguezart

4 Front Door Photos

A front door in Loch Blue changes the entire read of a facade without requiring a renovation. The color is strong enough to register from the street but refined enough not to feel like a statement for its own sake. It's the "handshake" of the home.

Sw Loch Blue Door

@thegingrsnap

SW Loch Blue front door review

@verygoodpaintingllc

SW 6502 front door paint

@everest_painting

Sherwin Williams Loch Blue front door color

@sopocottage

2 House Photos

Loch Blue on an exterior reads differently at different scales: approachable up close, commanding from the street. It works especially well on houses with good trim detail, where the contrast between wall and trim can do real visual work.