Sherwin-Williams → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Sherwin-Williams Buoyant Blue SW 6483
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Spring Mint (2040-70), at ΔE 0.70 — indistinguishable.
Spring Mint is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 0.70 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 Spring Mint really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 0.70indistinguishable
- LRV
- 80.1Sherwin-Williams is 79.89
- Hex
- #D9EDE7#D8EBE6 in Sherwin-Williams
The candidate is lighter, more saturated.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Spring Mint is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Sweet Dreams 847ΔE 1.04 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 4.1 points lower.
- Blue Bonnet 2050-70ΔE 1.19 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter. Its LRV is 1.9 points higher.
- Crystal Blue 2051-70ΔE 1.40 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.4 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
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