Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Toronto Blue 2060-40
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Major Blue (SW 6795), at ΔE 1.83 — near-exact.
Major Blue is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.83 the difference is smaller than most people can see on a wall, and smaller than the shift between two batches of the same colour.
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 Major Blue really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.83near-exact
- LRV
- 28.91Benjamin Moore is 32.04
- Hex
- #289EC4#199FCC in Benjamin Moore
Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.1 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Major Blue is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Jacaranda SW 6802ΔE 4.38 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.7 points lower.
- Dynamic Blue SW 6958ΔE 4.75 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 8.0 points lower.
- Capri SW 6788ΔE 7.17 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.6 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
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