ComparisonComparisonSherwin-Williams SW 6795 and Valspar 5001-10B, ΔE 2.99 apart
Sherwin-Williams Major Blue (SW 6795) and Valspar Rolling Sea (5001-10B) measure a delta-E of 2.99 apart. They sit within 0.1 LRV points of each other, so neither will look brighter than the other on the same wall. Major Blue holds more color, chroma 34.1 against 31.2, so it grays out less in dim light. Close, but a large sample of each will show the gap, particularly against white trim. If you need the Major Blue depth in Valspar's line, start from its LRV of 28.9 rather than matching by name.
Not quite, but close - Sherwin-Williams Major Blue and Valspar Rolling Sea are delta-E 2.99 apart, close enough that most rooms would not show the difference.
The measured color distance between Sherwin-Williams Major Blue and Valspar Rolling Sea is delta-E 2.99.
| Major Blue | Rolling Sea | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams | Valspar |
| Code | SW 6795 | 5001-10B |
| Hex | #289EC4 | #3F9FC2 |
| Light reflectance | 28.9 | 29.0 |
| Undertone | blue | blue |
| Chroma | 34.1 | 31.2 |
| Hue angle | 236.9° | 237.2° |
| Color family | teal | teal |