Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Breath of Fresh Air 806
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Balmy (SW 6512), at ΔE 1.44 — near-exact.
Balmy is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.44 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 Balmy really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.44near-exact
- LRV
- 66.2Benjamin Moore is 69.09
- Hex
- #C5D8DE#C9DDE5 in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.9 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Balmy is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Moonmist SW 9144ΔE 1.53 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 1.4 points lower.
- Atmospheric SW 6505ΔE 2.15 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.2 points lower.
- Rhythmic Blue SW 6806ΔE 2.40 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift.
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