Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Steel Blue 823
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Bluesy Note (SW 9064), at ΔE 4.20 — close.
Bluesy Note is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 4.20 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 Bluesy Note really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 4.20close
- LRV
- 30.72Benjamin Moore is 35.27
- Hex
- #7C9AB5#879EBF in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.5 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Bluesy Note is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Lobelia SW 6809ΔE 4.25 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.4 points lower.
- Dried Lavender SW 9072ΔE 4.75 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 6.0 points lower.
- Cosmos SW 6528ΔE 4.82 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.6 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore Steel Blue 823 matched across all 13 brands →