Sherwin-Williams → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Sherwin-Williams Dyer's Woad SW 9071
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Denim Wash (838), at ΔE 2.49 — very close.
Denim Wash is the closest Benjamin Moore makes, but at ΔE 2.49 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 Denim Wash really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.49very close
- LRV
- 35.17Sherwin-Williams is 30.19
- Hex
- #85A0B6#7B99B0 in Sherwin-Williams
The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 5.0 points higher.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Denim Wash is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Colonial Blue 1677ΔE 3.26 · very close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.0 points higher.
- Labrador Blue 1670ΔE 3.68 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.9 points higher.
- Soft Jazz 809ΔE 3.87 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 6.9 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Sherwin-Williams Dyer's Woad SW 9071 matched across all 13 brands →