Sherwin Williams Major Blue (SW 6795) Paint Color
| Color Name: | Major Blue (SW 6795) |
| Hex Color Code: | #289EC4 |
| RGB Color Code: | RGB(40, 158, 196) |
| CMYK Values*: | 79.6%, 19.4%, 0.0%, 23.1% |
What color is Major Blue (SW 6795)?
Major Blue (SW 6795) color belongs to the Blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code (color number) for Major Blue (SW 6795) is #289EC4, and the RGB color code is RGB(40, 158, 196).
In the RGB color model, Major Blue (SW 6795) has a red value of 40, a green value of 158, and a blue value of 196. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 79.6% cyan, 19.4% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 23.1% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 194.6° (degrees), 66.1 % saturation, and 46.3 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Major Blue (SW 6795) has a hue of 194.6° (degrees), 79.6 % saturation and 76.9 % brightness/value.
Major Blue (SW 6795) is cool or warm?
The color Major Blue (SW 6795) is a cool color.
What is the LRV of Major Blue (SW 6795)?
Major Blue (SW 6795) has an LRV of nearly 29. By LRV value, it is a medium 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
Major Blue (SW 6795)
Light Color
Compare LRV 29 of Major Blue (SW 6795) 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 29 puts Sherwin Williams Major Blue (SW 6795) paint color in the
darker 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
Major Blue (SW 6795) (Paint - Sherwin Williams) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB
RGBA / RGB |
RGB(40, 158, 196) |
| Red | 40 (15.7%) |
| Green | 158 (62.0%) |
| Blue | 196 (76.9%) |
| Alpha | 1 (100.0%) |
CMYK |
|
| Cyan | 79.59% |
| Magenta | 19.39% |
| Yellow | 0.00% |
| Key | 23.14% |
HSL |
HSL(194.62deg, 66.1 %, 46.3 %) |
| Hue | 194.62° |
| Saturation | 66.10 %. |
| Lightness | 46.27 %. |
RYB |
RYB(26, 61, 124) |
| Red | 26 (10.2%) |
| Yellow | 61 (23.9%) |
| Blue | 124 (48.5%) |
HSV/HSB |
|
| Hue | 194.62° |
| Saturation | 79.59 %. |
| Brightness / Value | 76.86 %. |
| HWB | H: 194.62° W: 15.69 % B: 23.14 % |
| XYZ | X : 23.07 Y : 28.89 Z : 56.59 |
| YXY | Y1 : 28.89 X : 0.21 Y2 : 0.27 |
| CMY | C : 84.31% M : 38.04% Y : 23.14% |
| LRV | ~ 28.9 % |
| Munsell Color System | 5B 6.0/8 |
| CIE-Lab | L : 60.68 A : -18.66 B : -28.58 |
| CIE-Lch | L : 60.68 C : 34.14 H : 236.86 |
| CIE-Luv | L : 60.68 U : -39.84 V : -41.89 |
| Hunter-Lab | L : 53.75 A : -17.46 B : -24.79 |
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Color Combinations
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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.
The triadic color palette has three colors separated by 120° in the RGB color wheel
The tetradic colour scheme composed of two sets of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.
Example Color Images and Mockup
Major Blue (SW 6795) - #289EC4 Color Images and Patterns
