Sherwin-Williams → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Sherwin-Williams Manitou Blue SW 6501
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Blue Toile (748), at ΔE 2.43 — very close.
Blue Toile is the closest Benjamin Moore makes, but at ΔE 2.43 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 Blue Toile really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.43very close
- LRV
- 29.48Sherwin-Williams is 25.5
- Hex
- #5598A9#5B92A2 in Sherwin-Williams
The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.0 points higher.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Blue Toile is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Rendezvous Bay 726ΔE 3.93 · close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
- Ash Blue 2057-40ΔE 4.16 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.7 points higher.
- Blue Daisy 2062-40ΔE 4.23 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
Matches in every other brand
See Sherwin-Williams Manitou Blue SW 6501 matched across all 13 brands →