Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
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.
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.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore Van Deusen Blue HC-156 matched across all 13 brands →