Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Dusky Blue 1640
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Little Boy Blu (SW 9054), at ΔE 2.12 — very close.
Little Boy Blu is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 2.12 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 Little Boy Blu really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.12very close
- LRV
- 66.6Benjamin Moore is 60.83
- Hex
- #C7D8DB#BDD1D4 in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 5.8 points higher.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Little Boy Blu is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Sleepy Blue SW 6225ΔE 2.18 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 3.1 points lower.
- Balmy SW 6512ΔE 2.41 · very close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.4 points higher.
- Atmospheric SW 6505ΔE 2.54 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 6.0 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore Dusky Blue 1640 matched across all 13 brands →