Sherwin-Williams → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Sherwin-Williams Stargazer SW 9635
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Hamilton Blue (HC-191), at ΔE 1.97 — near-exact.
Hamilton Blue is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.97 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 Hamilton Blue really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.97near-exact
- LRV
- 18.25Sherwin-Williams is 16.57
- Hex
- #5F767F#60757A in Sherwin-Williams
Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.7 points higher.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Hamilton Blue is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Providence Blue 1636ΔE 2.06 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.7 points higher.
- Blue Spruce 1637ΔE 2.97 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift.
- Bella Blue 720ΔE 3.30 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 0.9 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
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