Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Denim Wash 838
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Notable Hue (SW 6521), at ΔE 2.31 — very close.
Notable Hue is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 2.31 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 Notable Hue really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.31very close
- LRV
- 36.69Benjamin Moore is 35.17
- Hex
- #8BA7BB#85A0B6 in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.5 points higher.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Notable Hue is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Dyer's Woad SW 9071ΔE 2.49 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 5.0 points lower.
- Bluesy Note SW 9064ΔE 2.60 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.5 points lower.
- Baby Blue Eyes SW 9070ΔE 2.61 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.3 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore Denim Wash 838 matched across all 13 brands →