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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

Light Reflectance Value
15.60
dark
Temperaturecool
SaturationMidtone
Collection

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 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.

Color Strip 174

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

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

Sw Loch Blue Door

@thegingrsnap

SW Loch Blue front door review

SW Loch Blue front door review

@verygoodpaintingllc

SW 6502 front door paint

SW 6502 front door paint

@everest_painting

Sherwin Williams Loch Blue front door color

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.

SW 6502 exterior paint

SW 6502 exterior paint

@bleubirdstudioky

SW Loch Blue exterior paint

SW Loch Blue exterior paint

@bleubirdstudioky

Coordinating Colors

Trim Color

Similar Colors

Color Codes

HEX#2F778B
RGB47, 119, 139
HSL193° 49% 36%
CMYK66 14 0 45
CIE LabL: 46.5 a: -15.7 b: -17.5
XYZX: 12.43 Y: 15.66 Z: 26.79
Strip174 pos. C6