Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Alfresco 1672
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Blustery Sky (SW 9140), at ΔE 2.96 — very close.
Blustery Sky is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 2.96 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 Blustery Sky really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.96very close
- LRV
- 21.71Benjamin Moore is 21.68
- Hex
- #6F848C#67818F in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Blustery Sky is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Labradorite SW 7619ΔE 3.46 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.1 points lower.
- Refuge SW 6228ΔE 4.47 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.
- Smoky Azurite SW 9148ΔE 4.49 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.4 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore Alfresco 1672 matched across all 13 brands →