Sherwin-Williams → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Sherwin-Williams Meditative SW 6227
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Silken Blue (CSP-670), at ΔE 2.46 — very close.
Silken Blue is the closest Benjamin Moore makes, but at ΔE 2.46 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 Silken Blue really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.46very close
- LRV
- 41.26Sherwin-Williams is 38.27
- Hex
- #9BAFB1#96AAB0 in Sherwin-Williams
The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points higher.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Silken Blue is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Dusty Cornflower CSP-605ΔE 2.51 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.1 points lower.
- Beneath the Clouds 2131-50ΔE 2.66 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 3.5 points higher.
- Slate Blue 1648ΔE 2.67 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.9 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Sherwin-Williams Meditative SW 6227 matched across all 13 brands →