Minor Blue 6792 is a blue paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #B7DFE8, estimated LRV 69 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Surf Spray from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Sherwin-Williams · #B7DFE8 · 6792
Minor Blue
69%Estimated LRV
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Minor Blue Technical Profile
HEX Code#B7DFE8
RGB183, 223, 232
Estimated LRV68.7
UndertoneCool (Blue)
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Color Familyblue
BrandSherwin-Williams
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Colors That Work With Minor Blue
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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
Digital 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
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Minor Blue — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Minor Blue have?
Minor Blue by Sherwin-Williams has a cool (blue) undertone and sits in the blue color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Minor Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Minor Blue are Surf Spray by Valspar (a close digital match), Old Pickup Blue by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Bright and Breezy by Valspar (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Minor 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 Minor Blue?
Minor Blue has a estimated lightness value of 68.7, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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