Sherwin-Williams → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Sherwin-Williams Breathtaking SW 6814
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is English Hyacinth (1417), at ΔE 1.48 — near-exact.
English Hyacinth is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.48 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 English Hyacinth really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.48near-exact
- LRV
- 61.85Sherwin-Williams is 63.19
- Hex
- #C8D0E3#C7D1E2 in Sherwin-Williams
Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.3 points lower.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if English Hyacinth is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Spring Flowers 1430ΔE 2.15 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.5 points lower.
- Misty Blue 820ΔE 2.36 · very close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.6 points higher.
- Ice Sculpture CC-938ΔE 2.36 · very close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.6 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
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