Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Majestic Blue 2051-40
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Cloudburst (SW 6487), at ΔE 3.34 — very close.
Cloudburst is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 3.34 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 Cloudburst really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.34very close
- LRV
- 26.04Benjamin Moore is 31.24
- Hex
- #5C9598#629FA0 in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.2 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Cloudburst is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Freshwater SW 6774ΔE 5.04 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.7 points higher.
- Peacock Plume SW 0020ΔE 5.50 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.8 points lower.
- Aquarium SW 6767ΔE 5.52 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.2 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore Majestic Blue 2051-40 matched across all 13 brands →