Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Blue Suede Shoes 798
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Frank Blue (SW 6967), at ΔE 1.80 — near-exact.
Frank Blue is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.80 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 Frank Blue really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.80near-exact
- LRV
- 8.19Benjamin Moore is 11.51
- Hex
- #225288#2F5688 in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 3.3 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Frank Blue is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Blueblood SW 6966ΔE 4.15 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.3 points lower.
- Indigo SW 6531ΔE 4.75 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.0 points lower.
- Honorable Blue SW 6811ΔE 5.83 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker. Its LRV is 5.8 points lower.
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