Sherwin-Williams → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Sherwin-Williams Daydream SW 6541
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Instinct (AF-575), at ΔE 2.11 — very close.
Instinct is the closest Benjamin Moore makes, but at ΔE 2.11 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 Instinct really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.11very close
- LRV
- 55.12Sherwin-Williams is 54.17
- Hex
- #BAC5D0#BDC3CD in Sherwin-Williams
Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.9 points higher.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Instinct is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Angel's Wings 1423ΔE 2.48 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.2 points higher.
- Gray Timber Wolf 2126-50ΔE 2.81 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.1 points lower.
- Iced Slate 2130-60ΔE 2.85 · very close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.9 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Sherwin-Williams Daydream SW 6541 matched across all 13 brands →