Skip to main content
Paint Plan Logo
Colors
Sherwin Williams Blue Chip SW6959

Blue Chip

Sherwin Williams

SW6959

About Blue Chip by Sherwin Williams

Blue Chip SW6959 by Sherwin Williams is a dark cool shade with a simple, inviting feel. It shows brightness around 14% and hue near 201° for steady results across rooms. Strong choice for accents, offices, or media rooms. Pairs well with crisp whites, charcoal, and light woods.

Compare Blue Chip View at Sherwin Williams

Brightness: 13.9%

Tone: Cool

HEX: #016ea7

RGB: 1, 110, 167

Hue201°

Saturation99%

Lightness33%

Similar Colors by Sherwin Williams

These are close matches to Blue Chip from the same brand. They keep a similar look and work well in the same type of rooms.

Blue Chip

Sherwin Williams

SW6959

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about how Blue Chip looks in real rooms, how it behaves with light, and how it pairs with other shades.

Is Blue Chip SW6959 a warm or cool color?
Blue Chip by Sherwin Williams is a cool deeper color. It will usually read cool in most homes rather than a sharp pure white.
What type of color is Blue Chip?
Blue Chip sits in the blue family. Its hue is about 201°, which keeps it in that range on the color wheel.
What are the color stats for Blue Chip?
Brightness is about 14%. Saturation is around 99%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 33%. Hue is close to 201°. The hex value is #016ea7. The RGB value is 1, 110, 167.
Is Blue Chip better for dark rooms or bright rooms?
Blue Chip has brightness around 14%. It is deeper, so it usually looks best in rooms with fair to strong daylight, where there is enough light to show the color.
Which colors go with Blue Chip?
You can match Blue Chip with simple whites for trim and ceiling, or with nearby neutrals from the same brand. The similar colors and complementary colors on this page are a good starting point for pairing.
Where does Blue Chip work best in a home?
Blue Chip works well as an accent on one or two walls, in cozy rooms, or in spaces with stronger daylight where a deeper color will not feel heavy.
How does Blue Chip compare to a pure white paint?
Blue Chip is softer than a pure untinted white. The cool undertone and deeper color feel more gentle on the eye, so it tends to look calmer and less stark on large walls.

Lighter Shades by Sherwin Williams

These lighter shades sit above Blue Chip in brightness. They give a softer feel without drifting far from the same family.

Blue Chip

Sherwin Williams

SW6959

Darker Shades by Sherwin Williams

These colors drop a bit below Blue Chip in brightness. They can add depth without leaving the same style.

Blue Chip

Sherwin Williams

SW6959

Complementary Colors by Sherwin Williams

These colors sit on the opposite side of the color wheel from Blue Chip. They add contrast without clashing.

Blue Chip

Sherwin Williams

SW6959

Alternate Colors by other brands

These colors from other brands have a similar look to Blue Chip. They are helpful if you switch between brands or match to a contractor’s paint line.

PORT AU PRINCE

Glidden

PPG1238-7

Compare

Seaport Blue

Benjamin Moore

2060-30

Compare

Laguna Blue

Benjamin Moore

2059-30

Compare

COBALT GLAZE

Glidden

PPG1240-7

Compare