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HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Major Blue

HGSW6795 · #289EC4 · LRV ~28.9

Closest tone in another brand: Sherwin-Williams Major Blue (~100% proximity)

Major Blue (HGSW6795) is a dark blue from HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 28.9 (dark): it absorbs more light than it reflects. best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. The closest tone in another brand is Sherwin-Williams Major Blue (~100% proximity).

Closest tone to Major Blue in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

28.9 · Dark

Temperature

Cool

Code

HGSW6795

HEX

#289EC4

RGB

40, 158, 196

HSL

195°, 66%, 46%

Family

Blues

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Major Blue FAQ

What is the LRV of Major Blue?

Major Blue has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 28.9 on a 0–100 scale, which is dark. It absorbs more light than it reflects. Best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.

What is the closest tone to Major Blue in other brands?

Sherwin-Williams: Major Blue (SW 6795), ~100% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Yosemite Blue (2059-40), ~95% proximity; Behr: Yucatan (P490-5), ~95% proximity; Valspar: Rolling Sea (5001-10B), ~94% proximity; Glidden: Mystic Blue (PPG1237-5), ~90% proximity; PPG: Mystic Blue (PPG1237-5), ~89% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Pool Party (DE5837), ~87% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Cook's Blue (No. 237), ~66% proximity. These are estimates of digital closeness on screen, not proven physical equivalence or official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.

What is the HEX code of Major Blue?

The HEX code of Major Blue (HGSW6795) is #289EC4, RGB 40, 158, 196. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.