# Sherwin Williams Bosporus

Source: [https://plan-home.com/color/bosporus-sw-6503](https://plan-home.com/color/bosporus-sw-6503)

Sherwin Williams Bosporus SW 6503 is a deep blue-teal with a distinctly cool cast and noticeable green influence beneath its blue surface. Its strong saturation gives it real presence, especially on a feature wall, built-in bookcase, or painted lower cabinets. In bright daylight, Bosporus can show more of its teal character, while lower light makes it read as a darker, inkier blue. Pair it with crisp white trim, pale gray stone, light oak, or brushed brass for contrast that keeps the color from feeling too heavy. It is especially effective in powder rooms, dining rooms, offices, and exterior doors where a concentrated hit of color suits the scale.

## Color details
- **Brand or system:** Sherwin Williams
- **Color name:** Bosporus
- **Color code:** SW 6503
- **HEX:** #015d75
- **RGB:** 1, 93, 117
- **LRV:** 8.78%
- **Brightness:** Dark
- **Color families:** Blue
- **Temperature:** cool
- **Undertones:** blue

## Color codes
- **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

## Equivalent and related colors
- [Behr Blue Edge](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-blue-edge)
- [Sherwin Williams Connor's Lakefront](https://plan-home.com/color/connors-lakefront-sw-9060)
- [RAL Classic Azure blue](https://plan-home.com/color/azure-blue-ral-5009)
- [Sherwin Williams Oceanside](https://plan-home.com/color/oceanside-sw-6496)
- [Benjamin Moore Slate Teal](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-slate-teal-2058-20)
- [Behr Striking](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-striking)
- [Sherwin Williams Georgian Bay](https://plan-home.com/color/georgian-bay-sw-6509)
- [Sherwin Williams Adriatic Sea](https://plan-home.com/color/adriatic-sea-sw-6790)
- [Benjamin Moore Pacific Ocean Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-pacific-ocean-blue-2055-20)
- [Behr Ice Cave](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-ice-cave)
- [Benjamin Moore Bermuda Turquoise](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-bermuda-turquoise-728)
- [Benjamin Moore Deep Ocean](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-deep-ocean-2058-30)
- [Sherwin Williams Regatta](https://plan-home.com/color/regatta-sw-6517)
- [Benjamin Moore Blue Danube](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-blue-danube-2062-30)
- [RAL Classic Pearl gentian blue](https://plan-home.com/color/pearl-gentian-blue-ral-5025)
- [Benjamin Moore Bainbridge Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-bainbridge-blue-749)
- [Benjamin Moore Galápagos Turquoise](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-galapagos-turquoise-2057-20)
- [Behr Bermudan Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-bermudan-blue)

## Lighter monochromatic colors
- [Sherwin Williams Intense Teal](https://plan-home.com/color/intense-teal-sw-6943)
- [Sherwin Williams Blue Nile](https://plan-home.com/color/blue-nile-sw-6776)
- [Sherwin Williams Adriatic Sea](https://plan-home.com/color/adriatic-sea-sw-6790)
- [Sherwin Williams Cote D'Azur](https://plan-home.com/color/cote-dazur-sw-6951)
- [Sherwin Williams Calypso](https://plan-home.com/color/calypso-sw-6950)

## Darker monochromatic colors
- [Sherwin Williams Oceanside](https://plan-home.com/color/oceanside-sw-6496)
- [Sherwin Williams Loyal Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/loyal-blue-sw-6510)
- [Sherwin Williams Blue Grotto](https://plan-home.com/color/blue-grotto-sw-2941)

## Complementary colors
- [Sherwin Williams Coral Reef](https://plan-home.com/color/coral-reef-sw-6606)
- [Sherwin Williams Lei Flower](https://plan-home.com/color/lei-flower-sw-6613)
- [Sherwin Williams Sumptuous Peach](https://plan-home.com/color/sumptuous-peach-sw-6345)
- [Sherwin Williams Organza](https://plan-home.com/color/organza-sw-6637)
- [Sherwin Williams Harvest Gold](https://plan-home.com/color/harvest-gold-sw-2858)
- [Sherwin Williams Raucous Orange](https://plan-home.com/color/raucous-orange-sw-6883)
- [Sherwin Williams Blushing](https://plan-home.com/color/blushing-sw-6617)

Official product page: https://www.sherwin-williams.com/en-us/color/color-family/blue-paint-colors/sw6503

## Important note

Digital color values and matches are approximate. Screens, lighting, paint finish, surface texture, and application method can change how a color appears. Test a physical paint sample before making a final decision.