Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Buckland Blue HC-151
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Leisure Blue (SW 6515), at ΔE 3.18 — very close.
Leisure Blue is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 3.18 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 Leisure Blue really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.18very close
- LRV
- 24.86Benjamin Moore is 23.2
- Hex
- #6A8EA1#618697 in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.7 points higher.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Leisure Blue is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Secure Blue SW 6508ΔE 3.26 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 0.8 points lower.
- Georgian Revival Blue SW 7609ΔE 3.38 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.6 points higher.
- Smoky Azurite SW 9148ΔE 3.75 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.9 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore Buckland Blue HC-151 matched across all 13 brands →