Sherwin-Williams → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Sherwin-Williams Bracing Blue SW 6242
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Wild Blue Yonder (CSP-620), at ΔE 2.17 — very close.
Wild Blue Yonder is the closest Benjamin Moore makes, but at ΔE 2.17 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 Wild Blue Yonder really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.17very close
- LRV
- 26.97Sherwin-Williams is 24.61
- Hex
- #798E99#768B9A in Sherwin-Williams
The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.4 points higher.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Wild Blue Yonder is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Mineral Alloy 1622ΔE 2.99 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 3.9 points higher.
- Polaris Blue 1649ΔE 3.48 · very close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.7 points higher.
- Bachelor Blue 1629ΔE 3.51 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.1 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Sherwin-Williams Bracing Blue SW 6242 matched across all 13 brands →