Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore West Coast 1671
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Smoky Azurite (SW 9148), at ΔE 2.66 — very close.
Smoky Azurite is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 2.66 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 Smoky Azurite really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.66very close
- LRV
- 25.1Benjamin Moore is 24.33
- Hex
- #708D9E#6B8895 in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.8 points higher.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Smoky Azurite is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Blustery Sky SW 9140ΔE 2.85 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.6 points lower.
- Leisure Blue SW 6515ΔE 3.07 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.5 points higher.
- Bracing Blue SW 6242ΔE 3.61 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore West Coast 1671 matched across all 13 brands →