Sherwin-Williams → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Sherwin-Williams Blue Beyond SW 6961
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Blue Bayou (801), at ΔE 2.67 — very close.
Blue Bayou 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 Blue Bayou really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.67very close
- LRV
- 46.9Sherwin-Williams is 45.12
- Hex
- #92BAD4#91B8D9 in Sherwin-Williams
Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.8 points higher.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Blue Bayou is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Blue Marguerite 2063-50ΔE 3.58 · close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.6 points higher.
- Faded Denim 795ΔE 3.75 · close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 6.4 points higher.
- Summer Day CC-786ΔE 3.75 · close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 6.4 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Sherwin-Williams Blue Beyond SW 6961 matched across all 13 brands →