Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Bashful Blue 2065-70
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Soar (SW 6799), at ΔE 2.22 — very close.
Soar is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 2.22 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 Soar really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.22very close
- LRV
- 70.31Benjamin Moore is 74.02
- Hex
- #C3DFE8#C8E6F3 in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.7 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Soar is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Aviary Blue SW 6778ΔE 3.56 · close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.4 points lower.
- Atmospheric SW 6505ΔE 3.88 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 7.2 points lower.
- Byte Blue SW 6498ΔE 4.32 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.6 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore Bashful Blue 2065-70 matched across all 13 brands →