Sherwin-Williams → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Sherwin-Williams Dress Blues SW 9176
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Downpour Blue (2063-20), at ΔE 2.27 — very close.
Downpour Blue is the closest Benjamin Moore makes, but at ΔE 2.27 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 Downpour Blue really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.27very close
- LRV
- 7.48Sherwin-Williams is 5.42
- Hex
- #254669#2B4360 in Sherwin-Williams
The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 2.1 points higher.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Downpour Blue is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Symphony Blue 2060-10ΔE 3.03 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.7 points higher.
- Marine Blue 2059-10ΔE 3.36 · very close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.7 points higher.
- Cefalú Beach 2061-20ΔE 3.40 · very close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.3 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Sherwin-Williams Dress Blues SW 9176 matched across all 13 brands →