Sherwin-Williams → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Sherwin-Williams Gale Force SW 7605
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Blue Note (2129-30), at ΔE 3.14 — very close.
Blue Note is the closest Benjamin Moore makes, but at ΔE 3.14 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 Note really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.14very close
- LRV
- 9.02Sherwin-Williams is 5.58
- Hex
- #404B54#35454E in Sherwin-Williams
The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.4 points higher.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Blue Note is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Gentleman's Gray 2062-20ΔE 3.32 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.7 points higher.
- Washington Blue CW-630ΔE 3.32 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.7 points higher.
- Brush Blue CW-675ΔE 3.54 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 4.2 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Sherwin-Williams Gale Force SW 7605 matched across all 13 brands →