Sherwin Williams

Major Blue

SW 6795

SW 6795 Major Blue is a cool blue with green undertones and an LRV of 29, situating it in the mid-tone range. The green influence gives it a teal quality, distinguishing it from standard cerulean blues. It performs well in bathrooms, laundry rooms, and children's spaces where a clean, aquatic tone is appropriate.

Pair it with Extra White SW 7006 for crisp trim lines. Compatible Sherwin-Williams colors include Watery SW 6478, Rainwashed SW 6211, and Anchors Aweigh SW 9179. Alabaster SW 7008 softens transitions in adjoining areas.

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Brand

Sherwin Williams

Code

SW 6795

Major Blue in Different Light

Light temperature is measured in Kelvin: a warm 2700K bulb pulls colors toward yellow, while 5000K daylight reads cooler and truer. Check the color at the time of day you actually use the room.

Artificial Lighting

Bedroom scene to simulate Sherwin Williams Major Blue under artificial light

Light Temperature: 2700K

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Sherwin Williams Major Blue under natural light

Light Temperature: 4500K

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Cyan/Teal

Strength

High

Temperature

cool

Hue Angle

195°

Cyan Family

Lightness

46%

Medium

Saturation

66%

Saturated

LRV

29.0

0%100%

Very Dark

Dark

Medium

Light

Very Light

White

LRV measures how much light a color reflects, from 0 (black) to 100 (pure white). Below about 50 a color needs good lighting to avoid going flat, 60 and up helps brighten a room, and most whites sit above 80.

Color Position

Saturation →

Lightness →

Color Codes

HEX

#289EC4

RGB Decimal

40, 158, 196

RGB Percent

15.7%, 62.0%, 76.9%

HSL

194.6, 66.1%, 46.3%

HSV

194.6, 79.6%, 76.9%

CMYK

79.6%, 19.4%, 0.0%, 23.1%

YIQ

127.0, -82.6, -13.0

XYZ

23.07, 28.89, 56.59

CIE Lab

60.68, -18.66, -28.58

CIE Luv

60.68, -39.84, -41.89

Hunter Lab

53.75, -15.05, -30.06

Decimal

2662084

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

Major Blue Blue Paisley Avalon Teal Connor's Lakefront

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Major Blue Aztec Sky Naxos Sky Waterslide

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel

Major Blue Obstinate Orange Toasted Chestnut Tangerine Fusion

Analogous

Adjacent colors

Major Blue Blue Enchanted Wells Fresh Scent Green

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Cross-brand matches are close, never exact. Each brand uses different bases and sheens, so sample before you buy gallons.

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