ComparisonComparisonBenjamin Moore 791 and Sherwin-Williams SW 6959, ΔE 4.72 apart
Benjamin Moore Paddington Blue (791) and Sherwin-Williams Blue Chip (SW 6959) measure a delta-E of 4.72 apart. They sit within 0.3 LRV points of each other, so neither will look brighter than the other on the same wall. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 39.9 and 38.1. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Paddington Blue depth in Sherwin-Williams's line, start from its LRV of 13.0 rather than matching by name.
Benjamin Moore Paddington Blue and Sherwin-Williams Blue Chip are delta-E 4.72 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Benjamin Moore Paddington Blue and Sherwin-Williams Blue Chip is delta-E 4.72.
| Paddington Blue | Blue Chip | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Benjamin Moore | Sherwin-Williams |
| Code | 791 | SW 6959 |
| Hex | #1369A7 | #016EA7 |
| Light reflectance | 13.0 | 13.3 |
| Undertone | blue | blue |
| Chroma | 39.9 | 38.1 |
| Hue angle | 269.1° | 263.0° |
| Color family | blue | blue |