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Sherwin Williams Minor Blue (SW 6792) Paint Color


Color Name: Minor Blue (SW 6792)
Hex Color Code: #B7DFE8
RGB Color Code: RGB(183, 223, 232)
CMYK Values*: 21.1%, 3.9%, 0.0%, 9.0%
Color Family (Hue): Blue





About Minor Blue (SW 6792) color - its meaning and example


What color is Minor Blue (SW 6792)?

Minor Blue (SW 6792) color belongs to the Blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Minor Blue (SW 6792) is #B7DFE8, and the RGB color code is RGB(183, 223, 232).

In the RGB color model, Minor Blue (SW 6792) has a red value of 183, a green value of 223, and a blue value of 232. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 21.1% cyan, 3.9% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 9.0% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 191° (degrees), 51.6 % saturation, and 81.4 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Minor Blue (SW 6792) has a hue of 191° (degrees), 21.1 % saturation and 91.0 % brightness/value.


Minor Blue (SW 6792) is cool or warm?

The color Minor Blue (SW 6792) is a cool color.


What is the LRV of Minor Blue (SW 6792)?

Minor Blue (SW 6792) has an LRV of nearly 69. By LRV value, it is a light color.

Light Reflectance Value (LRV) is a measure of how much visible light is reflected off a surface. It is a number on a scale of 0 to 100, with 0 being pure black and 100 being pure white. The higher the LRV, the more light the color reflects and the lighter it will appear.



Dark Color

Minor Blue (SW 6792)

Light Color


Compare LRV 69 of Minor Blue (SW 6792) with dark and light Color




LRV is important to consider when choosing paint colors for a room, as it can affect the overall brightness and mood of the space. Lighter colors with higher LRVs will make a room feel more spacious and airy, while darker colors with lower LRVs will create a more intimate and cozy atmosphere.
LRV value 69 puts Sherwin Williams Minor Blue (SW 6792) paint color in the lighter category.

  • Darker colors: Darker colors have lower LRV numbers because they absorb more light than they reflect. This means that they will make a room feel darker and smaller.
  • Lighter colors: Lighter colors have higher LRV numbers because they reflect more light than they absorb. This means that they will make a room feel brighter and more spacious.




Color Codes - Color Space Conversions


Minor Blue (SW 6792) (Paint - Sherwin Williams) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(183, 223, 232)
Red
183 (71.8%)
Green
223 (87.5%)
Blue
232 (91.0%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
21.12%
Magenta
3.88%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
9.02%

HSL

HSL(191.02deg, 51.6 %, 81.4 %)

Hue
191.02°
Saturation
51.58 %.
Lightness
81.37 %.

RYB

RYB(9, 24, 34)
Red
9 (3.7%)
Yellow
24 (9.4%)
Blue
34 (13.2%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
191.02°
Saturation
21.12 %.
Brightness / Value
90.98 %.

HWB

H: 191.02°

W: 71.76 %

B: 9.02 %

XYZ

X : 60.48

Y : 68.67

Z : 86.41

YXY

Y1 : 68.67

X : 0.28

Y2 : 0.32

CMY

C : 28.24%

M : 12.55%

Y : 9.02%


LRV

~ 68.7 %

Munsell Color System

5.3BG 8.5/3.1

CIE-Lab

L : 86.34

A : -11.06

B : -8.72

CIE-Lch

L : 86.34

C : 14.08

H : 218.26

CIE-Luv

L : 86.34

U : -20.88

V : -11.74

Hunter-Lab

L : 82.87

A : -14.74

B : -3.82






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Minor Blue (SW 6792) (Paint - Sherwin Williams)


Here are the colors similar to Minor Blue (SW 6792) (Paint - Sherwin Williams). Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.



#ADD8E6
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ΔE - 2.55 (97.4% similar)
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ΔE - 2.66 (97.3% similar)
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ΔE - 3.74 (96.3% similar)
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Uranian Blue
ΔE - 6.44 (93.6% similar)





Similar colors from Pantone, RAL, and other color matching system


RAL Design


Minor Blue (SW 6792) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Minor Blue (SW 6792) to RAL Design




Pantone PMS


Minor Blue (SW 6792) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Minor Blue (SW 6792) to Pantone PMS


#BBDDE6
PANTONE 7457 C
ΔE - 1.60 (98.4% similar)
#B8DDE1
PANTONE 628 C
ΔE - 2.10 (97.9% similar)
#C1E0EA
PANTONE 9440 C
ΔE - 2.74 (97.3% similar)
#C0E0EC
PANTONE 9441 C
ΔE - 3.04 (97.0% similar)


Pantone TCX


Minor Blue (SW 6792) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Minor Blue (SW 6792) to Pantone TCX




British Standard 4800


Minor Blue (SW 6792) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Minor Blue (SW 6792) to British Standard 4800


#ADD4DA
BS 18-E-50 - Blue
ΔE - 2.89 (97.1% similar)
#D0EBE6
BS 16-C-33 - Duckegg
ΔE - 7.00 (93.0% similar)
#D4E6E2
BS 18-E-49 - Astral Blue
ΔE - 7.82 (92.2% similar)
#BBCEDB
BS 20-C-33 - Pompadour
ΔE - 7.85 (92.2% similar)





Paint similar to Minor Blue (SW 6792) (Paint - Sherwin Williams)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Minor Blue (SW 6792) (Paint - Sherwin Williams). Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.


Sherwin Williams


Minor Blue (SW 6792) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Minor Blue (SW 6792) to Sherwin Williams


#B7DFE8
Minor Blue (SW 6792)
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#B4E0E7
Quench Blue (SW 6785)
ΔE - 1.53 (98.5% similar)
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Bathe Blue (SW 6771)
ΔE - 3.09 (96.9% similar)
#A6D4DE
Liquid Blue (SW 6779)
ΔE - 3.13 (96.9% similar)


Valspar


Minor Blue (SW 6792) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Minor Blue (SW 6792) to Valspar


#B3DCE4
Surf Spray (5002-7B)
ΔE - 0.96 (99.0% similar)
#B5DFEB
Bright and Breezy (8002-40B)
ΔE - 1.16 (98.8% similar)
#B9E0E5
Out of the Blue (5004-9B)
ΔE - 1.69 (98.3% similar)
#B9DEE2
Haiku Blue (V067-1)
ΔE - 2.06 (97.9% similar)


Behr


Minor Blue (SW 6792) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Minor Blue (SW 6792) to Behr


#B8E3ED
Ocean Front (P490-1)
ΔE - 1.05 (98.9% similar)
#B9DEE4
Basin Blue (M470-2)
ΔE - 1.25 (98.7% similar)
#B2E2EA
Crystal Falls (P480-2)
ΔE - 2.11 (97.9% similar)
#AFD3DA
Balboa (MQ4-55)
ΔE - 2.89 (97.1% similar)





Dunn-Edwards


Minor Blue (SW 6792) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Minor Blue (SW 6792) to Dunn-Edwards


#BBDEE5
Blue Moon (DE 5764)
ΔE - 1.25 (98.8% similar)
#B3E1E8
Across the Bay (DE 5757)
ΔE - 1.95 (98.1% similar)
#B1E2EE
Crystal River (DE 5778)
ΔE - 1.98 (98.0% similar)
#B3D8E5
Glacier Point (DE 5785)
ΔE - 2.61 (97.4% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Minor Blue (SW 6792) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Minor Blue (SW 6792) to Benjamin Moore


#B7DFE5
Skyscraper (765)
ΔE - 1.31 (98.7% similar)
#B0DAE3
Old Pickup Blue (2054-60)
ΔE - 1.35 (98.7% similar)
#B5DAE4
Blue Flower (2057-60)
ΔE - 1.45 (98.6% similar)
#B7DDEB
Morning Glory (785)
ΔE - 2.43 (97.6% similar)


PPG Paints


Minor Blue (SW 6792) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Minor Blue (SW 6792) to PPG Paints


#B7D7DE
Everglade Mist (PPG1150-3)
ΔE - 2.49 (97.5% similar)
#C6E4EB
Surf's Up (PPG1236-3)
ΔE - 2.95 (97.1% similar)
#C3E7E8
Pale Seafoam (PPG1233-3)
ΔE - 3.81 (96.2% similar)
#BFDFDF
Aqua Whisper (PPG1234-3)
ΔE - 3.89 (96.1% similar)








Color Combinations


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Monochromatic Color Palette

Monochromatic colors belong to the same hue angle but different tints and shades. Monochromatic color palette can be generated by keeping the exact hue of the base color and then changing the saturation and lightness.

Analogous Color Palette

Analogous colors are a group of colors adjacent to each other on a color wheel. Group of these adjacent colors forms Analogous color scheme Palette. Analogous Palette can be generated by increasing or decreasing the hue value by 30 points.

Triadic Color Palette

The triadic color palette has three colors separated by 120° in the RGB color wheel

Tetradic Color Palette

The tetradic colour scheme composed of two sets of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.







Example Color Images and Mockup


Sherwin Williams Minor Blue (SW 6792) - #B7DFE8 Color Images and Patterns


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