Sherwin-Williams → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Sherwin-Williams Lobelia SW 6809
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Brazilian Blue (817), at ΔE 3.20 — very close.
Brazilian Blue is the closest Benjamin Moore makes, but at ΔE 3.20 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 Brazilian Blue really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.20very close
- LRV
- 31.69Sherwin-Williams is 29.88
- Hex
- #6E94CC#7498BE in Sherwin-Williams
The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.8 points higher.
Sherwin-Williams and Benjamin Moore publish LRV against their own measurements, and here the two disagree with the swatches: Brazilian Blue reads slightly darker than Lobelia in colour space while carrying the higher published LRV. Treat LRV as comparable within a brand, not across two.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Brazilian Blue is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Blue Dragon 810ΔE 3.66 · close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.3 points lower.
- Steel Blue 823ΔE 4.25 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.4 points higher.
- Waterloo CSP-555ΔE 4.41 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.8 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Sherwin-Williams Lobelia SW 6809 matched across all 13 brands →