Minor Blue 6792 is a blue paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #B7DFE8, 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.
Ref. #B7DFE8 · 6792
Minor Blue
69%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Minor Blue Technical Profile
Use this color
Get this color
Some sample and supply links are affiliate links — if you buy through them, Paint Color HQ may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. It helps keep the site free.
Minor Blue in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Minor 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-WilliamsMinor Blue
Nearly identical
ValsparSurf Spray
Surf Spray
Valspar
Nearly identical
Old Pickup Blue
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Blue Moon
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Kyoto
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Aqueous Blue
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Bright Vision
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Peaceful Bedtime
Kilz
Nearly identical
Everglade Mist
PPG
Very similar
Eminence
Behr
Very similar
Dream .01
Colorhouse
Very similar
Seeing a close call? Order a peel-and-stick sample of Minor Blue — or sample it next to its top matches — Samplize buy 8 peel-and-stick samples, get 2 free.
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 sits in the blue color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Minor Blue in your own space before committing.
What colors match Minor Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Minor Blue are Surf Spray by Valspar (a near-identical match), Old Pickup Blue by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Bright and Breezy by Valspar (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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.
Explore More with Minor Blue
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.