Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Benjamin Moore Van Deusen Blue HC-156

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Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Van Deusen Blue HC-156

The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Indigo Batik (SW 7602), at ΔE 3.80 — close.

Van Deusen BlueBenjamin Moore · HC-156
Indigo BatikSherwin-Williams · SW 7602

Indigo Batik is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 3.80 it is a near miss rather than a match. Expect a visible difference where the two meet — on adjoining walls, or against existing trim.

Why people switch between Benjamin Moore and Sherwin-Williams

Most people comparing Benjamin Moore to Sherwin-Williams are not shopping for a new colour. They have already chosen one, and then hit a price difference or a painter who buys from a single supplier. The question is what goes on the wall instead.

How close Indigo Batik really is

Delta E (CIEDE2000)
3.80close
LRV
7.62Benjamin Moore is 11.97
Hex
#3E5063#485B6E in Benjamin Moore

The candidate is darker. Its LRV is 4.3 points lower.

Other Sherwin-Williams options

Worth knowing if Indigo Batik is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.

  • Mineral Gray SW 2740ΔE 5.06 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.6 points lower.
  • Endless Sea SW 9150ΔE 5.23 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.3 points lower.
  • Bunglehouse Blue SW 0048ΔE 5.45 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.7 points lower.

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