Color spec
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams |
| Name | Leisure Blue |
| SKU | SW 6515 |
| Hex | #6A8EA1 |
| RGB | 106, 142, 161 |
| HSL | 201°, 23%, 52% |
| LRV | 25 |
| Undertone | cool blue tone |
| Family | Teal |
About Sherwin-Williams Leisure Blue
Leisure Blue sits in the mid-range at LRV 25, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its blue 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. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Leisure Blue is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Teals add character without shouting — good for a vanity, an island or a feature wall.
Closest matches by brand
12 brands within ΔE 5The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all teal from that brand.
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Farrow & Ball
C2 Paint
Portola Paints
Annie Sloan
Similar Sherwin-Williams colors
closest in the Sherwin-Williams deckThe nearest shades to Leisure Blue within Sherwin-Williams's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #6A8EA1 in HSL space. Pair Leisure Blue with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
Sherwin-Williams Leisure Blue Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Leisure Blue from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Sherwin-Williams SW 6515 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Behr Equivalent of Leisure Blue
The closest Behr equivalent of Leisure Blue is French Court (PPU14-04). At ΔE 0.76 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 25). If Behr is your counter, order French Court and you'll get the same color. See the full French Court swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Leisure Blue
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Sea Reflections (1664), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.64). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 28 vs 25) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Leisure Blue without repainting risk. See the full Sea Reflections swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Leisure Blue
The closest Valspar equivalent of Leisure Blue is Palace Intrigue (P107). At ΔE 0.71 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 25.4 vs 25). If Valspar is your counter, order Palace Intrigue and you'll get the same color. See the full Palace Intrigue swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Leisure Blue
PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of Leisure Blue. The nearest is Baritone (PPG1149-5) at ΔE 4.5 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 25). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Baritone swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Leisure Blue
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Leisure Blue is Americana (238-5DB) — very close at ΔE 2.88, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 25) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Americana swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Leisure Blue
The closest HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Leisure Blue is Blue Patchwork (HGSW 2373). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 25). If HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Blue Patchwork and you'll get the same color. See the full Blue Patchwork swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Leisure Blue
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Salt Box Blue (DET562), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.45). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 25) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Leisure Blue without repainting risk. See the full Salt Box Blue swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Leisure Blue
Farrow & Ball's nearest match is Yard Blue (NO. G12), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.32). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 25) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Leisure Blue without repainting risk. See the full Yard Blue swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Leisure Blue
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Leisure Blue is Eiger (C2-747) — very close at ΔE 2.26, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 25) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Eiger swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Leisure Blue
At Portola Paints, the closest color to Leisure Blue is Blue Heron (BLUE HERON) — very close at ΔE 3.14, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 25) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Blue Heron swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Leisure Blue
Annie Sloan has no exact twin of Leisure Blue. The nearest is Greek Blue (GREEK BLUE) at ΔE 4.49 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 23 vs 25). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Greek Blue swatch →