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 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, 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.
Walls painted in Loyal Blue establish a bold, grounding presence.
@mrschmidbuildshisdreamhouse
The deep Loyal Blue tone brings character to any wall.
@mrschmidbuildshisdreamhouse
Kids' room walls in Loyal Blue provide a calm, focused environment.
@krisasha.art
Bedroom walls painted Loyal Blue establish a restful retreat.
@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.
Living room walls in Loyal Blue create a cozy, intimate setting.
@jinxmcdonald
Loyal Blue walls anchor this spacious living room beautifully.
@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 walls in Loyal Blue create a peaceful sanctuary.
@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.
Exterior siding in Loyal Blue gives this house striking curb appeal.
@currienahurry
House exterior finished in Loyal Blue makes a bold architectural statement.
@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.
Front door painted in Loyal Blue commands attention from the street.
@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.
Bathroom walls in Loyal Blue create a spa-like atmosphere.
@artist_ame
Vanity walls painted Loyal Blue bring sophistication to the bathroom.
@artist_ame
Bathroom walls in Loyal Blue establish a serene bathing space.
@artist_ame
Tile and trim in Loyal Blue elevate the bathroom design.
@mvahomedesign
Coordinating Colors
Sky High reflects far more light (LRV 78 vs 5), opening up a space where Loyal Blue encloses it.
At LRV 63 vs 5, Grecian Ivory is decisively the brighter choice.
Fenland reflects far more light (LRV 35 vs 5), opening up a space where Loyal Blue encloses it.
Trim Color
Sky High reflects far more light (LRV 78 vs 5), opening up a space where Loyal Blue encloses it.
Similar Colors
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 5 vs 5), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 5 vs 5), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 5 and 5, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 6 vs 5), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Regatta reads slightly lighter (LRV 8 vs 5), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 8 vs 5), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 7 and 5, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Endless Sea reads slightly lighter (LRV 9 vs 5), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Complementary Colors
Coral Reef reflects far more light (LRV 29 vs 5), opening up a space where Loyal Blue encloses it.
Lei Flower reflects far more light (LRV 30 vs 5), opening up a space where Loyal Blue encloses it.
At LRV 54 vs 5, Sumptuous Peach is decisively the brighter choice.
Organza reflects far more light (LRV 76 vs 5), opening up a space where Loyal Blue encloses it.
Harvest Gold reflects far more light (LRV 41 vs 5), opening up a space where Loyal Blue encloses it.
At LRV 18 vs 5, Raucous Orange is decisively the brighter choice.
Blushing reflects far more light (LRV 68 vs 5), opening up a space where Loyal Blue encloses it.
Lighter Colors
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 8 vs 5), so neither reads brighter in a room.
A 4-point LRV gap (9 vs 5) makes Bosporus the marginally brighter of the two.
A 4-point LRV gap (9 vs 5) makes Adriatic Sea the marginally brighter of the two.
Loyal Blue reflects far more light (LRV NaN vs NaN), opening up a space where Blue Grotto encloses it.
Cruising reflects far more light (LRV 19 vs 5), opening up a space where Loyal Blue encloses it.