Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Philipsburg Blue HC-159
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Labradorite (SW 7619), at ΔE 2.77 — very close.
Labradorite is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 2.77 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 Labradorite really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.77very close
- LRV
- 18.57Benjamin Moore is 19.06
- Hex
- #657B83#627885 in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift.
Benjamin Moore and Sherwin-Williams publish LRV against their own measurements, and here the two disagree with the swatches: Labradorite reads slightly lighter than Philipsburg 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 Labradorite is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Smoky Blue SW 7604ΔE 4.00 · close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.4 points lower.
- Distance SW 6243ΔE 4.10 · close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.9 points lower.
- Stargazer SW 9635ΔE 4.24 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.5 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore Philipsburg Blue HC-159 matched across all 13 brands →