Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Airway 828
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Blissful Blue (SW 6527), at ΔE 2.42 — very close.
Blissful Blue is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 2.42 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 Blissful Blue really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.42very close
- LRV
- 55.89Benjamin Moore is 54.99
- Hex
- #B2C8D8#B4C5D7 in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.9 points higher.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Blissful Blue is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Wondrous Blue SW 6807ΔE 2.71 · very close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.2 points higher.
- Icy SW 6534ΔE 2.94 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.2 points higher.
- Honest Blue SW 6520ΔE 3.62 · close · Nearly the same lightness, with a small hue shift.
Matches in every other brand
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