Loyal Blue
Often used for its genuinely dark qualities, Loyal 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 14 real-home scenarios to help you visualize this color alongside our expert data.
Hex
#01455E
LRV
4.98
Loyal Blue's Color Strip
Loyal Blue is the seventh shade on this 7-color strip, the deepest shade in this coordinated family. Strip 175 puts these related shades in sequence, making it simple to find the tone that suits your room.
Loyal Blue in Real Rooms
Loyal Blue has a low LRV of 4.98 — 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, living room, bedroom, house, front door and bathroom.
4 Misc Photos
See how Loyal Blue is used in narrow hallways to create a "gallery" feel. The color provides a steady, rhythmic background that allows a series of framed photos or art pieces to feel like a cohesive, professional installation.
SW 6510 wall paint color
@mrschmidbuildshisdreamhouse
Sherwin Williams Loyal Blue wall paint review
@mrschmidbuildshisdreamhouse
Loyal Blue Kids Room
@krisasha.art
Sherwin Williams Loyal Blue Kids Room
@krisasha.art
2 Living Room Photos
When applied to living room walls, Loyal Blue creates a sense of "visual quiet." It eliminates the erratic shadows found in busier spaces, instead providing a steady, rhythmic tone that ties together disparate furniture styles. It's the common thread that makes a room full of heirlooms and modern pieces feel like a cohesive collection.
Sw Loyal Blue Living Room
@jinxmcdonald
Sherwin Williams Loyal Blue Living Room
@radical_interiorista
1 Bedroom Photo
Loyal Blue has a unique ability to make a bedroom feel larger yet more intimate at the same time. By softening the "edges" of the room, the walls seem to move back, while the warmth of the tone makes the bed feel like a safe, protected island in the center of the space.
Bedroom
@sarahscott08
2 House Photos
On a traditional or historic home, Loyal Blue acts as a restorative force. It brings out the dignity of the original craftsmanship while making the structure feel relevant to the 21st century. It's a "new classic" in every sense.
Sherwin Williams Loyal Blue house exterior paint review
@currienahurry
Sherwin Williams Loyal Blue house exterior paint
@currienahurry
1 Front Door Photo
Using Loyal Blue for the front door allows the hardware to be the "jewelry" of the house. Whether you choose a modern long-bar handle or a traditional knocker, the color provides the perfect stage for the metalwork to shine.
Sw 6510 Door
@beyondpaintersllc
4 Bathroom Photos
Using Loyal Blue on a bathroom vanity is a clever way to introduce color without painting the walls. It creates a sophisticated anchor for the room, especially when topped with a thick white quartz or a contrasting dark stone.
SW 6510 bathroom paint
@artist_ame
SW Loyal Blue bathroom paint review
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SW Loyal Blue bathroom color
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Sw Loyal Blue Bathroom
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