Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore California Blue 2060-20
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Blueblood (SW 6966), at ΔE 2.20 — very close.
Blueblood is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 2.20 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 Blueblood really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.20very close
- LRV
- 7.16Benjamin Moore is 9.76
- Hex
- #015086#005381 in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.6 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Blueblood is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Dignity Blue SW 6804ΔE 2.67 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.4 points lower.
- Jay Blue SW 6797ΔE 3.89 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.6 points lower.
- Frank Blue SW 6967ΔE 4.19 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.6 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore California Blue 2060-20 matched across all 13 brands →