Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Icing on the Cake 2049-70
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Blue Horizon (SW 6497), at ΔE 2.73 — very close.
Blue Horizon is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 2.73 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 Blue Horizon really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.73very close
- LRV
- 77.65Benjamin Moore is 81.78
- Hex
- #D8E7E6#DCF0ED in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.1 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Blue Horizon is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Embellished Blue SW 6749ΔE 2.93 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.7 points lower.
- Bravo Blue SW 6784ΔE 3.03 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.8 points lower.
- Green Trance SW 6462ΔE 4.20 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 6.4 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
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