Sherwin-Williams → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Sherwin-Williams Gentian SW 6817
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Blue Nova (825), at ΔE 4.25 — close.
Blue Nova is the closest Benjamin Moore makes, but at ΔE 4.25 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 Blue Nova really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 4.25close
- LRV
- 16.98Sherwin-Williams is 17.55
- Hex
- #5B6D92#6572A5 in Sherwin-Williams
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.6 points lower.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Blue Nova is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Waterdrop CC-902ΔE 4.92 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.0 points higher.
- Yin Yang 824ΔE 6.57 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.7 points higher.
- Nile Blue CSP-560ΔE 6.72 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.6 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Sherwin-Williams Gentian SW 6817 matched across all 13 brands →