Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Blue Nose 1678
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Sporty Blue (SW 6522), at ΔE 2.17 — very close.
Sporty Blue is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 2.17 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 Sporty Blue really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.17very close
- LRV
- 23.92Benjamin Moore is 23.79
- Hex
- #6A8AA4#63879F in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Sporty Blue is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Leisure Blue SW 6515ΔE 3.24 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.1 points higher.
- Scanda SW 6529ΔE 3.28 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.8 points higher.
- Smoky Azurite SW 9148ΔE 3.52 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.3 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
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