Sherwin-Williams → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Sherwin-Williams Balmy SW 6512
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Heaven on Earth (1661), at ΔE 0.46 — indistinguishable.
Heaven on Earth is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 0.46 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 Heaven on Earth really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 0.46indistinguishable
- LRV
- 65.56Sherwin-Williams is 66.2
- Hex
- #C3D7DD#C5D8DE in Sherwin-Williams
Nearly the same lightness. Its LRV is 0.6 points lower.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Heaven on Earth is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Polar Sky 1674ΔE 1.29 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter. Its LRV is 2.6 points higher.
- Bright and Early 834ΔE 1.31 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
- Breath of Fresh Air 806ΔE 1.44 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.9 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
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