Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Electric Blue 2061-40
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Dynamic Blue (SW 6958), at ΔE 2.88 — very close.
Dynamic Blue is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 2.88 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 Dynamic Blue really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.88very close
- LRV
- 24.01Benjamin Moore is 27.68
- Hex
- #0192C6#3E90B8 in Benjamin Moore
Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.7 points lower.
Benjamin Moore and Sherwin-Williams publish LRV against their own measurements, and here the two disagree with the swatches: Dynamic Blue reads slightly lighter than Electric Blue in colour space while carrying the lower published LRV. Treat LRV as comparable within a brand, not across two.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Dynamic Blue is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Secure Blue SW 6508ΔE 5.00 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.3 points lower.
- Jacaranda SW 6802ΔE 5.19 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.7 points higher.
- Major Blue SW 6795ΔE 5.30 · 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 Electric Blue 2061-40 matched across all 13 brands →