Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore English Hyacinth 1417
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Hyacinth Tint (SW 6968), at ΔE 1.44 — near-exact.
Hyacinth Tint is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.44 the difference is smaller than most people can see on a wall, and smaller than the shift between two batches of the same colour.
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 Hyacinth Tint really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.44near-exact
- LRV
- 59.65Benjamin Moore is 61.85
- Hex
- #C2CBE0#C8D0E3 in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 2.2 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Hyacinth Tint is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Breathtaking SW 6814ΔE 1.48 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.3 points higher.
- Agapanthus SW 9066ΔE 3.47 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 6.2 points lower.
- Daydream SW 6541ΔE 4.91 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 7.7 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
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