Sherwin Williams Bosporus SW 6503
| Official page: | Bosporus SW 6503 |
| Code: | SW 6503 |
| Name: | Bosporus |
| Brand: | Sherwin Williams |
What color is Sherwin Williams Bosporus?
Sherwin Williams Bosporus SW 6503 is a rich and sophisticated hue that evokes a sense of depth and intrigue. Its deep tones create a calming and elegant atmosphere in any space. This color pairs beautifully with crisp whites, soft grays, and muted blues, enhancing its versatility and timeless appeal. Whether used as an accent or as a primary color, Bosporus SW 6503 adds a touch of warmth and refinement to any interior design scheme.
Bosporus for bedroom
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Bosporus for living room (7 photos)
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Sherwin Williams SW 6503 for bathroom (2 photos)
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Sherwin Williams SW 6503 on kitchen cabinets (4 photos)
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Sherwin Williams Bosporus reviews (9 photos)
View the photos of real spaces painted with this blue that were not included in specific categories.Close-ups, painted furniture, storages and dressers, hallways, stairs and ceilings.
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What are Sherwin Williams Bosporus undertones?
Bosporus has a clear blue undertone based on its position in the color space. We identify undertones by isolating the pure hue (separating it from lightness and saturation), which avoids distortions caused by tints, tones, and shades.
This method is generally more reliable than judging undertones on a white background.
HEX value:
#015D75
RGB code:
1, 93, 117
Is Sherwin Williams Bosporus SW 6503 cool or warm?
warm
cool
At 192° on the HSL hue wheel, this dark blue falls clearly in the cool range.
SW 6503 Bosporus HSL code: 192, 98%, 23%
Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is expressed as a percentage. At 0%, it appears as a shade of grey, and at 100%, it is in full color.
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.
How light temperature affects Bosporus
Natural Lighting. During the day, natural light shifts from about 2000 K at sunrise/sunset to 5500–6500 K at noon.
In addition, natural‑light temperature depends on its direction:
| Direction of sunlight | Visible temp. | Hue | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| North | Cool | Bluish | All day |
| East | Warm | Yellow | Before noon |
| West | Warm | Orange‑red | After noon |
| South | Warm | Orange‑yellow | All day |
Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color‑temperature (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this dark blue shade looks under different lighting:
4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Sherwin Williams Bosporus:
Monochromatic color scheme
This scheme consists of various shades, tints, and tones of a single color. While it offers a perfect combination of hues, without accent décor it may become monotonous.
Lighter shades
SW 6503
Bosporus
Darker shades
SW 6503
Bosporus
Complementary color scheme
This color scheme is a combination of two shades that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect. For the color Bosporus with a green hue, complementary colors are those with a red hue close to 12, such as Sherwin Williams Coral Reef and Lei Flower.
LRV of Bosporus
Bosporus has an LRV of 8.78% and refers to Dark colors which means that this color almost does not reflect light. Why LRV is important?
Light Reflectance Value measures the amount of visible and usable light that reflects from a painted surface.
Simply put, the higher the LRV of a paint color, the brighter the room you will get.
The scale goes from 0% (absolute black, absorbing all light) to 100% (pure white, reflecting all light).
Act like a pro: When choosing paint with an LRV of 8.78%, pay attention to your bulbs' brightness. Light brightness is measured in lumens. The lower the paint's LRV, the higher lumen level you need. Every square foot of room needs at least 40 lumens. That means for a 200 ft2 living room you’ll need about 8000 lumens of light – e.g., eight 1000 lm bulbs.
Color codes
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| Format | Code | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX | #015d75 |  |
| RGB Decimal | 1, 93, 117 | |
| RGB Percent | 0.39%, 36.47%, 45.88% | |
| HSV | Hue: 192° Saturation: 99.15% Value: 45.88% | |
| HSL | hsl(192, 98, 23) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 99.15 Magenta: 20.51 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 54.12 | |
| YIQ | Y: 68.228 I: -62.535 Q: -11.993 | |
| XYZ | X: 7.136 Y: 9.119 Z: 18.209 | |
| CIE Lab | L:36.211 a:-14.116 b:-20.169 | |
| CIE Luv | L:36.211 u:-25.452 v:-25.885 | |
| Decimal | 89461 | |
| Hunter Lab | 30.197, -10.661, -14.614 | |
Sherwin Williams SW 6503 Bosporus
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