Sherwin-Williams → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Sherwin-Williams Interesting Aqua SW 6220
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Silken Blue (CSP-670), at ΔE 0.51 — indistinguishable.
Silken Blue is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 0.51 the difference is smaller than most people can see on a wall, and smaller than the shift between two batches of the same colour.
Why people switch between Sherwin-Williams and Benjamin Moore
Most people comparing Sherwin-Williams to Benjamin Moore 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 Silken Blue really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 0.51indistinguishable
- LRV
- 41.26Sherwin-Williams is 40.89
- Hex
- #9BAFB1#9BAFB2 in Sherwin-Williams
Nearly the same lightness.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Silken Blue is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Colorado Gray 2136-50ΔE 1.83 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 3.3 points higher.
- Beneath the Clouds 2131-50ΔE 2.18 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.9 points higher.
- Ocean City Blue 718ΔE 2.22 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 1.5 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
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