Sherwin-Williams → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Sherwin-Williams Vintage Vessel SW 9050
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Covington Blue (HC-138), at ΔE 1.78 — near-exact.
Covington Blue is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.78 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 Covington Blue really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.78near-exact
- LRV
- 43.21Sherwin-Williams is 40.72
- Hex
- #93B5AC#94B2A6 in Sherwin-Williams
The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.5 points higher.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Covington Blue is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- St. Lucia Teal 683ΔE 2.47 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.1 points higher.
- Del Mar Blue 704ΔE 3.48 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.
- Stratton Blue HC-142ΔE 3.48 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
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