Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Sweet Dreams 847
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Blue Horizon (SW 6497), at ΔE 2.17 — very close.
Blue Horizon is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 2.17 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 Blue Horizon really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.17very close
- LRV
- 77.65Benjamin Moore is 75.75
- Hex
- #D8E7E6#D6E7E2 in Benjamin Moore
Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.9 points higher.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Blue Horizon is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Embellished Blue SW 6749ΔE 2.23 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.3 points higher.
- Green Trance SW 6462ΔE 2.25 · very close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift.
- Bravo Blue SW 6784ΔE 3.30 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.3 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore Sweet Dreams 847 matched across all 13 brands →