Sherwin-Williams → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Sherwin-Williams Searching Blue SW 6536
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Stratford Blue (831), at ΔE 3.08 — very close.
Stratford Blue is the closest Benjamin Moore makes, but at ΔE 3.08 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 Stratford Blue really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.08very close
- LRV
- 25.1Sherwin-Williams is 20.61
- Hex
- #7685A1#6C7F9A in Sherwin-Williams
The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.5 points higher.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Stratford Blue is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Yin Yang 824ΔE 3.33 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.6 points higher.
- In the Twilight 1434ΔE 3.72 · close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.1 points higher.
- Luxe AF-580ΔE 3.72 · close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.1 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Sherwin-Williams Searching Blue SW 6536 matched across all 13 brands →