Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Blue Hydrangea 2062-60
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Something Blue (SW 6800), at ΔE 1.53 — near-exact.
Something Blue is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.53 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 Something Blue really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.53near-exact
- LRV
- 62.99Benjamin Moore is 61.76
- Hex
- #B0D6E6#B3D3E1 in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 1.2 points higher.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Something Blue is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Vast Sky SW 6506ΔE 2.47 · very close · The candidate is darker. Its LRV is 6.8 points lower.
- Take Five SW 6513ΔE 3.48 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 5.5 points lower.
- Stream SW 6499ΔE 3.51 · close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.0 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
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