Sherwin-Williams → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Sherwin-Williams Sea Serpent SW 7615
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Blue Note (2129-30), at ΔE 0.90 — indistinguishable.
Blue Note is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 0.90 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 Blue Note really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 0.90indistinguishable
- LRV
- 9.02Sherwin-Williams is 6.7
- Hex
- #404B54#3E4B54 in Sherwin-Williams
Nearly the same lightness, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.3 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.
- Brush Blue CW-675ΔE 1.55 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.1 points higher.
- Lead Gray 2131-30ΔE 2.91 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.4 points higher.
- Gravel Gray 2127-30ΔE 3.01 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.7 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Sherwin-Williams Sea Serpent SW 7615 matched across all 13 brands →