Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Stratford Blue 831
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Searching Blue (SW 6536), at ΔE 3.08 — very close.
Searching Blue is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 3.08 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 Searching Blue really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.08very close
- LRV
- 20.61Benjamin Moore is 25.1
- Hex
- #6C7F9A#7685A1 in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.5 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Searching Blue is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Soulful Blue SW 6543ΔE 4.54 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.8 points lower.
- Dusty Heather SW 9073ΔE 5.65 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.7 points higher.
- Perfect Periwinkle SW 9065ΔE 5.94 · noticeably different · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
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