Bosporus vs Jay Blue paint color comparison

Bosporus vs Jay Blue

BosporusSherwin-WilliamsvsJay BlueSherwin-WilliamsΔE 12.0 — Distinct difference

Bosporus and Jay Blue come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. These are both blues, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within blue to land. Their light reflectance values are nearly the same — 9 vs 9 — so neither will read significantly brighter or darker than the other. Both share a cool character, which means they'll respond to light and surrounding materials in similar ways. A ΔE of 12.0 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.

Bosporus vs Jay Blue in Real Spaces

1 real room side by side. Seeing Bosporus and Jay Blue in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.

Front Door

On a front door, the color is both the first and last thing you see — a context where even a modest tonal difference reads clearly. The distinction reads clearly at room scale, making the choice between them concrete.

Bosporuscottagecore front door featuring Bosporus by Sherwin-Williams

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Jay BlueSw 6797 Front Door

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Color Details

Bosporus
Sherwin-Williams · 6503
LRV8.8
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6503
Undertone—
TemperatureCool
BrightnessDark
Jay Blue
Sherwin-Williams · 6797
LRV9.2
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6797
Undertone—
TemperatureCool
BrightnessDark

Bosporus vs Jay Blue Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Bosporus on one side and Jay Blue 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.