Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Schooner AF-520
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Inky Blue (SW 9149), at ΔE 2.35 — very close.
Inky Blue is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 2.35 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 Inky Blue really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.35very close
- LRV
- 15.4Benjamin Moore is 18.13
- Hex
- #4E7287#527687 in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.7 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Inky Blue is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- St. Bart's SW 7614ΔE 3.34 · very close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift.
- Turkish Tile SW 7610ΔE 3.54 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.5 points lower.
- Down Pour SW 6516ΔE 3.93 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.2 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore Schooner AF-520 matched across all 13 brands →