Sherwin-Williams → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Sherwin-Williams Moody Blue SW 6221
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Hemlock (719), at ΔE 2.95 — very close.
Hemlock is the closest Benjamin Moore makes, but at ΔE 2.95 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 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 Hemlock really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.95very close
- LRV
- 28.89Sherwin-Williams is 26.52
- Hex
- #75959A#7A9192 in Sherwin-Williams
The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.4 points higher.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Hemlock is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Aegean Teal 2136-40ΔE 3.17 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 1.4 points lower.
- Fort Pierce Green 712ΔE 3.42 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
- Avalon CC-756ΔE 3.42 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
Matches in every other brand
See Sherwin-Williams Moody Blue SW 6221 matched across all 13 brands →