Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Bedford Blue 1679
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Inky Blue (SW 9149), at ΔE 1.67 — near-exact.
Inky Blue is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.67 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 Inky Blue really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.67near-exact
- LRV
- 15.4Benjamin Moore is 17.43
- Hex
- #4E7287#4E738C in Benjamin Moore
Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Inky Blue is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Down Pour SW 6516ΔE 2.13 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.5 points lower.
- Santorini Blue SW 7607ΔE 3.69 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.7 points lower.
- Denim SW 6523ΔE 3.84 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.6 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
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