Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore New York State of Mind 805
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Indigo (SW 6531), at ΔE 3.85 — close.
Indigo is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 3.85 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 Indigo really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.85close
- LRV
- 6.48Benjamin Moore is 10.51
- Hex
- #284A70#355473 in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.0 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Indigo is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Frank Blue SW 6967ΔE 4.29 · close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.3 points lower.
- Indigo Batik SW 7602ΔE 4.46 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.9 points lower.
- Commodore SW 6524ΔE 4.53 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.5 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
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