Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Palace Blue CW-605
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Bluebird Feather (SW 9062), at ΔE 3.49 — very close.
Bluebird Feather is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 3.49 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 Bluebird Feather really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.49very close
- LRV
- 30.91Benjamin Moore is 33.34
- Hex
- #6F9DB3#5D9FB6 in Benjamin Moore
Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.4 points lower.
Benjamin Moore and Sherwin-Williams publish LRV against their own measurements, and here the two disagree with the swatches: Bluebird Feather reads slightly lighter than Palace Blue in colour space while carrying the lower published LRV. Treat LRV as comparable within a brand, not across two.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Bluebird Feather is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Jacaranda SW 6802ΔE 3.79 · close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.
- Manitou Blue SW 6501ΔE 4.73 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 7.8 points lower.
- Major Blue SW 6795ΔE 4.93 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.4 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore Palace Blue CW-605 matched across all 13 brands →