Loch Blue
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
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.
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 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 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.
Accent wall makes a stunning statement in deep Loch Blue.
@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.
Front entrance commands attention painted in moody Loch Blue.
@thegingrsnap
Doorway draws the eye with bold Loch Blue finish.
@verygoodpaintingllc
Entry door gleams in rich, sophisticated Loch Blue.
@everest_painting
Door stands out as the home's focal point in Loch Blue.
@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.
Exterior receives striking depth from Loch Blue cladding.
@bleubirdstudioky
House facade gains dramatic presence with Loch Blue.
@bleubirdstudioky
Coordinating Colors
At LRV 78 vs 16, Blue Horizon is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 72 vs 16, Oyster White is decisively the brighter choice.
Trim Color
At LRV 78 vs 16, Blue Horizon is decisively the brighter choice.
Similar Colors
With LRVs of 16 and 16, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 16 and 15, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 16 vs 15), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 17 and 16, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 16 vs 14), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Complementary Colors
At LRV 76 vs 16, Mauve Tinge is decisively the brighter choice.
Studio Mauve reflects far more light (LRV 50 vs 16), opening up a space where Loch Blue encloses it.
At LRV 35 vs 16, Truly Taupe is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 81 vs 16, Heavenly White is decisively the brighter choice.
Original White reflects far more light (LRV 74 vs 16), opening up a space where Loch Blue encloses it.
Lighter Colors
Darker Colors
Loch Blue reads slightly lighter (LRV 16 vs 5), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
