Convergent Blue
HGSW 1351 · #016081 · LRV 9 — cool blue-green tone, very dark — reads black in most rooms.
- 1Naval4
- 2Convergent Blue9
- 3Smoky Blue15
- 4Wolf Gray21
What Color Is Convergent Blue, Really?
Convergent Blue reads as a cool blue-green tone — very dark — reads black in most rooms. The notes below cover how HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams HGSW 1351 behaves in different light and the closest matches at competing US brands.
Best Rooms and Uses for Convergent Blue
Convergent Blue earns its keep as a statement: accent walls, a front door, cabinetry, a moody powder room, or exterior trim where you want sharp contrast. Blues calm a room, which makes them popular in bedrooms, bathrooms and home offices.
How Lighting Changes Convergent Blue
At LRV 9, Convergent Blue is about as dark as paint gets — it reads near-black on a wall and reveals its character only in direct daylight or under warm bulbs. Its teal undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. In rooms with little natural light it can feel heavy, so reserve it for spaces you want to feel enveloping.
Most complaints about Convergent Blue are a light mismatch. Upload a photo of your actual room and see it on your walls — then ask for the same wall in north light or evening lamps before you buy a single sample.
Need It From Another Brand?
Any paint counter can custom-tint HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams HGSW 1351 directly. If you would rather stay in one brand's own deck, these are the closest stock matches, measured as ΔE2000. Under 2 is a difference you will not see on the wall.
| Brand | Closest color | ΔE | LRV | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherwin-Williams | Adriatic SeaSW 6790 · Sherwin-Williams | 0.0 | 9 | Color page → |
| Behr | Blue EdgeMQ5-62 · Behr | 0.8 | 10 | Color page → |
| Benjamin Moore | Bermuda Blue2061-30 · Benjamin Moore | 3.0 | 12 | Color page → |
| Valspar | Chintz8002-43F · Valspar | 0.7 | 10 | Color page → |
| PPG / Glidden | Jamaican DreamPPG1151-7 · PPG / Glidden | 3.3 | 10 | Color page → |
| Glidden | Blue FlamePPG1157-7 · Glidden | 3.3 | 10 | Color page → |
Similar HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Colors
The nearest shades to Convergent Blue within HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
WCAG 2.1: AA is 4.5 : 1 for normal text, 3 : 1 for large text, AAA is 7 : 1.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #016081 in HSL space. Pair Convergent Blue with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Have you painted with Convergent Blue?
Rate it — one tap helps the next reader decide.
Ask a Question