Blue Chip vs Blueblood paint color comparison

Blue Chip vs Blueblood

Blue ChipSherwin-WilliamsvsBluebloodSherwin-WilliamsΔE 12.7 — Distinct difference

Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. These are both blues, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within blue to land. Blue Chip (LRV 13) reflects noticeably more light than Blueblood (LRV 7), a difference of 6 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean cool, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. With a ΔE of 12.7, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Blue Chip
Sherwin-Williams · 6959
LRV13.3
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6959
Undertone—
TemperatureCool
BrightnessDark
Blueblood
Sherwin-Williams · 6966
LRV7.2
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6966
Undertone—
TemperatureCool
BrightnessDark

Blue Chip vs Blueblood Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Blue Chip on one side and Blueblood on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

Digital color is approximate. These simulations are generated from the manufacturer's hex values and overlaid on grayscale room photos — your screen's calibration, brightness, and viewing angle all affect how they render. Before committing to either color, test physical samples in your own space under the light you actually live with.