Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Kensington Blue 840
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Luxe Blue (SW 6537), at ΔE 4.40 — close.
Luxe Blue is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 4.40 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 Luxe Blue really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 4.40close
- LRV
- 12.74Benjamin Moore is 11.97
- Hex
- #516582#4B5A71 in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 0.8 points higher.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Luxe Blue is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Indigo Batik SW 7602ΔE 4.57 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.3 points lower.
- Mineral Gray SW 2740ΔE 4.92 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 2.6 points lower.
- Mesmerize SW 6544ΔE 5.28 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore Kensington Blue 840 matched across all 13 brands →