Sherwin Williams Minor Blue SW 6792

What are Sherwin Williams Minor Blue undertones?

The undertone of Minor Blue can be accurately described as a Blue hue, as is apparent from the color space provided. By isolating the pure hue and eliminating any tints, tones, and shades, we were able to precisely determine its undertone. This approach has proven to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.

Is Sherwin Williams Minor Blue SW 6792 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 191° thisBluerefers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

SW 6792 Minor Blue HSL code: 191, 52%, 81%

• Cooler hues have a calm and relaxation effect
• Cool blue shades make a room feel sleek, fresh, and modern, perfect for bedrooms, bathrooms, and home offices where a sense of calm and sophistication is desired.
• Light, soft colors like pastel blues and greens make a room feel fresh and open. They're great for bathrooms, nurseries, and kitchens, creating a calm and inviting atmosphere. Just avoid using these colors in north-facing rooms, as they might feel too cold.

How light temperature affects Minor 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:

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 Minor 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 6792
Minor Blue

• SW 6785
  Quench Blue

  

Darker shades

SW 6792
Minor Blue

• SW 9048
  Surfin'

  

• SW 6786
  Cloudless

  

• SW 6956
  Blue Refrain

  

• SW 6800
  Something Blue

  

• SW 6949
  Slick 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 Minor Blue with a green hue, complementary colors are those with a red hue close to 11, such as Sherwin Williams Rosaline Pearl and Cracked Pepper.

SW 6792
Minor Blue

• SW 9077
  Rosaline Pearl

  

• SW 9580
  Cracked Pepper

  

• SW 7503
  Sticks & Stones

  

• SW 6006
  Black Bean

  

• SW 6032
  Dutch Cocoa

  

• SW 9078
  Cocoa Berry

  

• SW 7510
  Chateau Brown

  

LRV of Minor Blue

Minor Blue has an LRV of 68.44% and refers to Light colors that reflect most of the incident light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#b7dfe8
RGB Decimal	183, 223, 232
RGB Percent	71.76%, 87.45%, 90.98%
HSV	Hue: 191° Saturation: 21.12% Value: 90.98%
HSL	hsl(191, 52, 81)
CMYK	Cyan: 21.12 Magenta: 3.88 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 9.02
YIQ	Y: 212.066 I: -26.728 Q: -5.661
XYZ	X: 60.476 Y: 68.667 Z: 86.39
CIE Lab	L:86.339 a:-11.065 b:-8.707
CIE Luv	L:86.339 u:-20.881 v:-11.716
Decimal	12050408
Hunter Lab	82.865, -14.742, -3.806