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Major Blue

Often used for its versatile qualities, Major Blue remains a staple for Sherwin-Williams designers. It is widely considered one of the best colors in its class to perfect for adding character to any space. We've gathered 9 real-home scenarios to help you visualize this color alongside our expert data.

Hex

#289EC4

LRV

28.91

Light Reflectance Value
28.91
medium
Temperaturecool
SaturationBright

Major Blue's Color Strip

Major Blue is the fifth shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Flyway and Blue Plate. The strip spans from Minor Blue at the lightest end to Jay Blue at the deepest. Color strip 168 groups these shades together so you can see how each reads next to its neighbors.

Major Blue in Real Rooms

Major Blue has a medium LRV of 28.91 — it adds real depth and will read noticeably darker as natural light fades. It's cool-toned and , so it will lean blue or gray under cool north-facing light and soften in warmer evening light. Grouped in the Blue family, the photos below show it applied in a home office, bathroom, kitchen, house and kitchen cabinets.

Color Strip 168

1 Home Office Photo

Major Blue works exceptionally well with "warm" tech—leather desk pads, brass lamps, and wooden monitor stands. It bridges the gap between modern technology and traditional home comfort, making the office feel like part of the house.

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Walls in Major Blue define this focused home office environment.

@glspainters

1 Bathroom Photo

Pairing Major Blue with natural stone like travertine or slate creates an earthy, elemental bathroom that feels connected to nature. It moves the design away from plastic-heavy modernism toward something much more timeless and tactile.

Sw Major Blue Bathroom Vanity

Bathroom vanity painted Major Blue adds contemporary style and character.

@jmrhandymanllc

2 Kitchen Photos

The sophisticated undertones of Major Blue make it an excellent partner for mixed metal finishes. Whether you have a brass faucet and matte black cabinet pulls, or traditional chrome fixtures, this color acts as a neutral mediator that makes the mix look intentional.

Sw 6795 Kitchen

Kitchen walls in Major Blue create a bold, energetic cooking space.

@pine_n_paint

Sherwin Williams Major Blue Kitchen

Cabinetry and walls in Major Blue modernize this bright kitchen.

@pine_n_paint

2 House Photos

For coastal or high-exposure homes, Major Blue is a smart choice. It has the complexity to look good even when dusted with salt or slightly weathered, maintaining its "intentional" look even when the elements are at their peak.

Sherwin Williams Major Blue House Exterior

House exterior in Major Blue stands out with confident curb appeal.

@islandgirl919

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Trim and siding in Major Blue frame the home beautifully.

@islandgirl919

3 Kitchen Cabinets Photos

Choosing Major Blue for cabinets allows you to be more adventurous with your tile and stone choices. Because the cabinetry is so well-grounded, it can balance out a heavily veined marble or a colorful geometric backsplash without the room feeling "busy."

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Kitchen cabinets in Major Blue provide striking contrast and visual depth.

@hikingtowardhome

Major Blue Painted Cabinets

Painted cabinet doors in Major Blue elevate this kitchen's modern aesthetic.

@nickspaintingca

Sherwin Williams Major Blue Painted Cabinets

Lower cabinets in Major Blue create dramatic visual impact in kitchen.

@nickspaintingca

Coordinating Colors

Trim Color

Similar Colors

Color Codes

HEX#289EC4
RGB40, 158, 196
HSL195° 66% 46%
CMYK80 19 0 23
CIE LabL: 60.7 a: -18.7 b: -28.6
XYZX: 23.06 Y: 28.89 Z: 56.57
Strip168 pos. C5