Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Blue Bonnet 2050-70
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Embellished Blue (SW 6749), at ΔE 2.59 — very close.
Embellished Blue is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 2.59 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 Embellished Blue really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.59very close
- LRV
- 79.04Benjamin Moore is 81.8
- Hex
- #D7EBE2#DDF0EC in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.8 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Embellished Blue is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Blue Horizon SW 6497ΔE 2.77 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.2 points lower.
- Bravo Blue SW 6784ΔE 3.39 · very close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.8 points lower.
- Green Trance SW 6462ΔE 3.79 · 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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