Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Lake Placid 827
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Icelandic (SW 6526), at ΔE 1.76 — near-exact.
Icelandic is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.76 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 Icelandic really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.76near-exact
- LRV
- 67.48Benjamin Moore is 64.8
- Hex
- #CBD8E1#C5D3DF in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.7 points higher.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Icelandic is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Rhythmic Blue SW 6806ΔE 2.14 · very close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.1 points higher.
- Mild Blue SW 6533ΔE 2.74 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.7 points higher.
- Icy SW 6534ΔE 2.94 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 8.6 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
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