Sherwin-Williams → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Sherwin-Williams Blueblood SW 6966
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is California Blue (2060-20), at ΔE 2.20 — very close.
California Blue is the closest Benjamin Moore makes, but at ΔE 2.20 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 California Blue really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.20very close
- LRV
- 9.76Sherwin-Williams is 7.16
- Hex
- #005381#015086 in Sherwin-Williams
The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.6 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.
- Evening Blue 2066-20ΔE 2.53 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.4 points higher.
- Laura Bay 2064-20ΔE 2.91 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.1 points higher.
- Dark Royal Blue 2065-20ΔE 2.91 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.1 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Sherwin-Williams Blueblood SW 6966 matched across all 13 brands →