Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Benjamin Moore Anderson Blue CW-565

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Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Anderson Blue CW-565

The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Blithe Blue (SW 9052), at ΔE 3.07 — very close.

Anderson BlueBenjamin Moore · CW-565
Blithe BlueSherwin-Williams · SW 9052

Blithe Blue is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 3.07 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 Blithe Blue really is

Delta E (CIEDE2000)
3.07very close
LRV
46.02Benjamin Moore is 48.02
Hex
#90BDBD#96BFB8 in Benjamin Moore

The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.

Other Sherwin-Williams options

Worth knowing if Blithe Blue is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.

  • Raindrop SW 6485ΔE 3.73 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.8 points higher.
  • Aquaverde SW 9051ΔE 3.93 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.9 points higher.
  • Holiday Turquoise SW 0075ΔE 4.07 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 1.4 points higher.

Matches in every other brand

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