Sherwin Williams Major Blue SW 6795
| Official page: | Major Blue SW 6795 |
| Code: | SW 6795 |
| Name: | Major Blue |
| Brand: | Sherwin Williams |
What color is Sherwin Williams Major Blue?
Sherwin Williams SW 6795 Major Blue is a rich hue that exudes sophistication and depth. This color pairs beautifully with crisp white accents, creating a striking contrast that enhances the vibrancy of Major Blue. Additionally, soft neutral tones such as SW 7029 Agreeable Gray and SW 7036 Accessible Beige can complement Major Blue, adding a balanced look to any space. Incorporating natural elements like wood finishes or greenery can also harmonize with Major Blue, bringing a sense of warmth and tranquility to the interior.
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What are Sherwin Williams Major Blue undertones?
Major Blue 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:
#289EC4
RGB code:
40, 158, 196
Is Sherwin Williams Major Blue SW 6795 cool or warm?
warm
cool
At 195° on the HSL hue wheel, this Blue falls clearly in the cool range.
SW 6795 Major Blue HSL code: 195, 66%, 46%
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 Major Blue
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 Blue shade looks under different lighting:
4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Sherwin Williams Major Blue:
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 6795
Major Blue
Darker shades
SW 6795
Major Blue
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 Major Blue with a green hue, complementary colors are those with a red hue close to 15, such as Sherwin Williams Venus Pink and Sommelier.
LRV of Major Blue
Major Blue has an LRV of 28.91% and refers to Medium colors that reflect a lot of 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 28.91%, 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 | #289ec4 |  |
| RGB Decimal | 40, 158, 196 | |
| RGB Percent | 15.69%, 61.96%, 76.86% | |
| HSV | Hue: 195° Saturation: 79.59% Value: 76.86% | |
| HSL | hsl(195, 66, 46) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 79.59 Magenta: 19.39 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 23.14 | |
| YIQ | Y: 127.05 I: -82.527 Q: -13.136 | |
| XYZ | X: 23.061 Y: 28.887 Z: 56.57 | |
| CIE Lab | L:60.682 a:-18.674 b:-28.572 | |
| CIE Luv | L:60.682 u:-39.842 v:-41.87 | |
| Decimal | 2662084 | |
| Hunter Lab | 53.747, -17.469, -24.781 | |
Sherwin Williams SW 6795 Major Blue
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