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Sherwin Williams Minor Blue SW6792

Minor Blue

Sherwin Williams

SW6792

About Minor Blue by Sherwin Williams

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Brightness: 68.7%

Tone: Cool

HEX: #b7dfe8

RGB: 183, 223, 232

Hue191°

Saturation52%

Lightness81%

Similar Colors by Sherwin Williams

These are close matches to Minor Blue from the same brand. They keep a similar look and work well in the same type of rooms.

Minor Blue

Sherwin Williams

SW6792

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about how Minor Blue looks in real rooms, how it behaves with light, and how it pairs with other shades.

Is Minor Blue SW6792 a warm or cool color?
Minor Blue by Sherwin Williams is a cool mid tone color. It will usually read cool in most homes rather than a sharp pure white.
What type of color is Minor Blue?
Minor Blue sits in the blue family. Its hue is about 191°, which keeps it in that range on the color wheel.
What are the color stats for Minor Blue?
Brightness is about 69%. Saturation is around 52%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 81%. Hue is close to 191°. The hex value is #b7dfe8. The RGB value is 183, 223, 232.
Is Minor Blue better for dark rooms or bright rooms?
Minor Blue has brightness around 69%. It sits in the middle, so it can work in both darker and brighter rooms if you balance the lighting.
Which colors go with Minor Blue?
You can match Minor Blue with simple whites for trim and ceiling, or with nearby neutrals from the same brand. The similar colors and complementary colors on this page are a good starting point for pairing.
Where does Minor Blue work best in a home?
Minor Blue works well as an accent on one or two walls, in cozy rooms, or in spaces with stronger daylight where a deeper color will not feel heavy.
How does Minor Blue compare to a pure white paint?
Minor Blue is softer than a pure untinted white. The cool undertone and mid tone color feel more gentle on the eye, so it tends to look calmer and less stark on large walls.

Lighter Shades by Sherwin Williams

These lighter shades sit above Minor Blue in brightness. They give a softer feel without drifting far from the same family.

Minor Blue

Sherwin Williams

SW6792

Darker Shades by Sherwin Williams

These colors drop a bit below Minor Blue in brightness. They can add depth without leaving the same style.

Minor Blue

Sherwin Williams

SW6792

Complementary Colors by Sherwin Williams

These colors sit on the opposite side of the color wheel from Minor Blue. They add contrast without clashing.

Minor Blue

Sherwin Williams

SW6792

Alternate Colors by other brands

These colors from other brands have a similar look to Minor Blue. They are helpful if you switch between brands or match to a contractor’s paint line.

Basin Blue

Behr

M470-2

Skyscraper

Benjamin Moore

765

Serenity

Benjamin Moore

2055-60

Blue Allure

Benjamin Moore

771