Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Violet Mist 1437
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Mild Blue (SW 6533), at ΔE 2.18 — very close.
Mild Blue is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 2.18 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 Mild Blue really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.18very close
- LRV
- 65.45Benjamin Moore is 61.5
- Hex
- #CBD5DB#C9D0D8 in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.0 points higher.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Mild Blue is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Upward SW 6239ΔE 2.46 · very close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.1 points lower.
- Icelandic SW 6526ΔE 2.89 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 6.0 points higher.
- North Star SW 6246ΔE 2.95 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.8 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore Violet Mist 1437 matched across all 13 brands →