Major Blue 6795 is a blue paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #289EC4, LRV 29 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Charybdis from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #289EC4 · 6795
Major Blue
29%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Major Blue Technical Profile
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Major Blue in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Major Blue in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsMajor Blue
Nearly identical
Vista PaintCharybdis
Charybdis
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Sticky Note Blue
PPG
Nearly identical
Yosemite Blue
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Charybdis
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Pool Party
Valspar
Nearly identical
Blue Chaise
Behr
Very similar
Surf'S Up!
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Overboard
Kilz
Very similar
Pool Party
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Lobster
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Light Blue
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Major Blue
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Major Blue
#289EC4
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#637ABC
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Major Blue
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Major Blue Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar Sherwin-Williams Colors
Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Major Blue.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Major Blue — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Major Blue have?
Major Blue by Sherwin-Williams has a cool (blue) undertone and sits in the blue color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Major Blue in your own space before committing.
What colors match Major Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Major Blue are Charybdis by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Sticky Note Blue by PPG (a near-identical match), Yosemite Blue by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Major Blue's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Major Blue?
Major Blue has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 28.9, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Major Blue's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.