Sherwin-Williams → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Sherwin-Williams Faded Flaxflower SW 9146
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Slate Blue (1648), at ΔE 1.29 — near-exact.
Slate Blue is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.29 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 Slate Blue really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.29near-exact
- LRV
- 43.21Sherwin-Williams is 43.62
- Hex
- #9BB1BB#9EB4C0 in Sherwin-Williams
The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Slate Blue is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Early Morning CC-818ΔE 1.29 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift.
- Exhale AF-515ΔE 2.26 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.7 points higher.
- Winter Lake 2129-50ΔE 2.38 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 2.7 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
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