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Minor Blue
69%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Minor Blue Technical Profile
What color is Minor Blue? It's a light cool blue with the hex code #B7DFE8. Colors similar to Minor Blue include Valspar Surf Spray, Benjamin Moore Old Pickup Blue, Valspar Bright and Breezy. Minor Blue has a cool (blue) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 69, Minor Blue sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. Pair it with cool whites like Chantilly Lace, walnut or rift-cut oak floors, and brushed nickel or polished chrome hardware. Brass accents add warmth for a layered look. Blues stay crisp under 4000K+ cool LEDs. Under 2700K warm bulbs they can read grayer or shift slightly purple — particularly true for mid-tone and saturated blues.
Colors Similar to Minor Blue
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Minor Blue
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Minor Blue
#B7DFE8
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#798DB9
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Minor Blue
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Minor 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 Minor 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.
Minor Blue — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Minor Blue have?
Minor Blue by Sherwin-Williams has a cool (blue) undertone and belongs to the blue color family.
What colors match Minor Blue from other brands?
The closest matches are Surf Spray by Valspar (#B9DEE7), Old Pickup Blue by Benjamin Moore (#B1DBE4), Bright and Breezy by Valspar (#B5DFEB). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Minor Blue?
Minor Blue has an LRV of 68.7, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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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 Minor Blue's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.