Major Blue vs Sandbank

Major Blue and Sandbank come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Major Blue reads as blue, while Sandbank reads as beige-pink — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 11-point LRV gap — 40 for Sandbank vs 29 for Major Blue — means Sandbank will open up a space more effectively. Where Major Blue leans cool, Sandbank reads warm — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 49.3 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.