Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Fairy Tale Blue 2055-50
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Cloudless (SW 6786), at ΔE 3.01 — very close.
Cloudless is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 3.01 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 Cloudless really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.01very close
- LRV
- 56.15Benjamin Moore is 52.43
- Hex
- #8FD0DD#78CBDA in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 3.7 points higher.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Cloudless is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Surfin' SW 9048ΔE 3.11 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 6.2 points lower.
- Rapture Blue SW 6773ΔE 3.13 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.6 points lower.
- After the Rain SW 9047ΔE 3.87 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore Fairy Tale Blue 2055-50 matched across all 13 brands →