Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Athens Blue 797
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Lupine (SW 6810), at ΔE 3.03 — very close.
Lupine is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 3.03 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 Lupine really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.03very close
- LRV
- 16.39Benjamin Moore is 18.7
- Hex
- #4E739F#3D74AC in Benjamin Moore
Nearly the same lightness, more muted. Its LRV is 2.3 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Lupine is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Blue Chip SW 6959ΔE 5.05 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.4 points lower.
- Danube SW 6803ΔE 5.94 · noticeably different · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.7 points lower.
- Revel Blue SW 6530ΔE 6.13 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.9 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore Athens Blue 797 matched across all 13 brands →