Sherwin-Williams → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Sherwin-Williams Windy Blue SW 6240
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is November Skies (2128-50), at ΔE 1.49 — near-exact.
November Skies is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.49 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 November Skies really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.49near-exact
- LRV
- 48.55Sherwin-Williams is 47.51
- Hex
- #ACBAC8#AABAC6 in Sherwin-Williams
Nearly the same lightness, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if November Skies is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Manor Blue 1627ΔE 2.00 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 0.7 points lower.
- Blue Heather 1620ΔE 2.22 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.4 points higher.
- Athabasca CC-816ΔE 2.22 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.4 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
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