Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Yarmouth Blue HC-150
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Sleepy Blue (SW 6225), at ΔE 2.27 — very close.
Sleepy Blue is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 2.27 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 Sleepy Blue really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.27very close
- LRV
- 57.75Benjamin Moore is 55.82
- Hex
- #BCCBCE#B5C8C9 in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.9 points higher.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Sleepy Blue is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Niebla Azul SW 9137ΔE 2.42 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 2.9 points lower.
- Silver Lake SW 9633ΔE 2.42 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.
- Billowy Breeze SW 9055ΔE 2.52 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.3 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore Yarmouth Blue HC-150 matched across all 13 brands →