Sherwin-Williams → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Sherwin-Williams Atmospheric SW 6505
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Glacier Blue (1653), at ΔE 1.37 — near-exact.
Glacier Blue is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.37 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 Glacier Blue really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.37near-exact
- LRV
- 69.56Sherwin-Williams is 66.86
- Hex
- #C8DEE2#C2DAE0 in Sherwin-Williams
The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.7 points higher.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Glacier Blue is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Heaven on Earth 1661ΔE 1.44 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 1.3 points lower.
- Ashwood Gray 1654ΔE 1.85 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 5.5 points lower.
- Under the Big Top 1675ΔE 1.96 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.5 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
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