Resolute Blue
With a focus on versatile tones, Resolute Blue (6507) is a standout Blue in our database. It was selected for this featured gallery for its ability to add character and warmth to any space. See it applied across 3 real world scenarios and find professional pairing data below.
Hex
#85B0C4
LRV
39.99
Resolute Blue's Color Strip
Resolute Blue is the third shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Vast Sky and Bluebird Feather. The strip spans from Atmospheric at the lightest end to Loyal Blue at the deepest. Strip 175 lines up the full value range so you can see exactly where this color lands among its closest relatives.
Resolute Blue in Real Rooms
Resolute Blue has a medium-high LRV of 39.99 — present enough to register on the wall without making a room feel heavy. 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 living room and front door.
2 Living Room Photos
Resolute Blue works harder than it looks in a living room environment. Whether the space gets direct southern sun or stays north-facing and dim, the color finds its specific register — neither receding into the background nor demanding the spotlight. It acts as a sophisticated backdrop that makes every piece of furniture or art placed in front of it look immediately more considered and curated.
Living room walls draw light in rich Resolute Blue.
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Feature wall defines the living space in deep Resolute Blue.
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1 Front Door Photo
Front door color is the one exterior choice that gets examined up close. Resolute Blue rewards that scrutiny — it has the kind of depth that looks richer the closer you get, rather than flatter. Pair with polished or unlacquered brass hardware for the best result.
Front entrance door makes a bold statement in Resolute Blue.
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Coordinating Colors
Sky High reflects far more light (LRV 78 vs 40), opening up a space where Resolute Blue encloses it.
At LRV 73 vs 40, Site White is decisively the brighter choice.
Resolute Blue reflects far more light (LRV 40 vs 15), opening up a space where Inky Blue encloses it.
Trim Color
Sky High reflects far more light (LRV 78 vs 40), opening up a space where Resolute Blue encloses it.
Similar Colors
With LRVs of 40 and 37, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 40 vs 39), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 42 vs 40), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Respite reads slightly lighter (LRV 43 vs 40), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 40 vs 38), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Resolute Blue reads slightly lighter (LRV 40 vs 37), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Resolute Blue reads slightly lighter (LRV 40 vs 34), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 41 vs 40), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Resolute Blue reads slightly lighter (LRV 40 vs 35), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Resolute Blue reads slightly lighter (LRV 40 vs 35), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Complementary Colors
A 10-point LRV gap (50 vs 40) makes Studio Mauve the marginally brighter of the two.
Resolute Blue reads slightly lighter (LRV 40 vs 35), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Heavenly White reflects far more light (LRV 81 vs 40), opening up a space where Resolute Blue encloses it.
At LRV 74 vs 40, Original White is decisively the brighter choice.
A 5-point LRV gap (40 vs 35) makes Resolute Blue the marginally brighter of the two.
At LRV 40 vs 13, Resolute Blue is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 40 vs 20, Resolute Blue is decisively the brighter choice.
Lighter Colors
Stream reflects far more light (LRV 57 vs 40), opening up a space where Resolute Blue encloses it.
Rest Assured reads slightly lighter (LRV 49 vs 40), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
At LRV 69 vs 40, Rhythmic Blue is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 67 vs 40, Atmospheric is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 56 vs 40, Blissful Blue is decisively the brighter choice.
Darker Colors
Resolute Blue reflects far more light (LRV 40 vs 22), opening up a space where Secure Blue encloses it.
A 9-point LRV gap (40 vs 31) makes Resolute Blue the marginally brighter of the two.
Resolute Blue reflects far more light (LRV 40 vs 22), opening up a space where Stratford Blue encloses it.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 40 vs 39), so neither reads brighter in a room.