Sherwin-Williams → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Sherwin-Williams Dignity Blue SW 6804
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is California Blue (2060-20), at ΔE 2.67 — very close.
California Blue is the closest Benjamin Moore makes, but at ΔE 2.67 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 California Blue really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.67very close
- LRV
- 9.76Sherwin-Williams is 6.39
- Hex
- #005381#094C73 in Sherwin-Williams
The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.4 points higher.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if California Blue is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Mistral CC-842ΔE 3.03 · very close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.9 points higher.
- Cefalú Beach 2061-20ΔE 3.75 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 1.4 points higher.
- Laura Bay 2064-20ΔE 3.82 · close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.9 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
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