Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Silver Mist 1619
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Mild Blue (SW 6533), at ΔE 1.26 — near-exact.
Mild Blue is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.26 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 Mild Blue really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.26near-exact
- LRV
- 65.45Benjamin Moore is 62.21
- Hex
- #CBD5DB#C8D2D6 in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.2 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.
- Hinting Blue SW 6519ΔE 1.65 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter. Its LRV is 5.5 points higher.
- North Star SW 6246ΔE 1.75 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, more muted.
- Lullaby SW 9136ΔE 2.06 · very close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.5 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
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