Palladian Blue → Sherwin Williams
The closest Sherwin Williams matches for Benjamin Moore Palladian Blue (HC-144), ranked by perceptual color distance.
Finding a Sherwin Williams Equivalent for Palladian Blue
If you love Benjamin Moore Palladian Blue but need a Sherwin Williams alternative, you are not alone. This is one of the most common cross-brand paint matching searches, whether you are working with a painter who prefers Sherwin Williams, your local store does not carry Benjamin Moore, or you simply want to compare prices across brands before committing.
Palladian Blue (HC-144) is a medium green with soft green-blue undertones. A light, spa-like blue-green that reads as calming and fresh. More green than blue in most light, with a sophisticated muted quality. To find a good Sherwin Williams match, we need a color that captures not just the right depth (LRV 56.12) but also that specific undertone character. That is where Delta E color science comes in.
We calculated the perceptual color distance between Palladian Blue and every Sherwin Williams color using the CIE2000 Delta E formula, which measures how different two colors look to the human eye. A Delta E under 2 means most people cannot tell the colors apart. Between 2 and 4, you might notice a difference in certain lighting. Above 5, the difference is clearly visible side by side.
The results are decent but not perfect. The closest Sherwin Williams option is Sea Salt (SW 6204) with a Delta E of 5.5, which is a "good match" level match. Sea Salt is grayer and more muted. Palladian Blue is brighter and more distinctly blue-green. Similar spa vibe but different intensity. You will want to test a sample before committing, as the difference may be noticeable in certain lighting.
Sherwin Williams Matches for Palladian Blue
Sea Salt is grayer and more muted. Palladian Blue is brighter and more distinctly blue-green. Similar spa vibe but different intensity.
| Palladian Blue | Sea Salt | |
|---|---|---|
| LRV | 56.12 | 63 |
| Hex | #BDD2C7 | #CDD6CC |
| Undertone | Soft Green-Blue | Green-Gray |
| Family | Green | Green |
Undertone Comparison
Palladian Blue has soft green-blue undertones. A light, spa-like blue-green that reads as calming and fresh. More green than blue in most light, with a sophisticated muted quality.
Sea Salt has green-gray undertones. A soft, muted green-gray that shifts beautifully with light. Part green, part gray, part blue depending on the moment. It's a chameleon.
The undertone difference is worth paying attention to. While they are close in overall appearance, the different undertones mean they may diverge in certain lighting. Palladian Blue's soft green-blue quality may read differently than Sea Salt's green-gray character, especially in rooms with strong directional light or colored accents that could pull out one undertone more than the other. Test a sample in your specific room before committing.
How These Colors Behave in Different Lighting
Palladian Blue in Your Room
In bright light, the green is dominant. In cooler or dimmer rooms, the blue comes forward. A true chameleon that always feels serene.
Sea Salt in Your Room
In bright light, the green comes forward. In dim or north-facing rooms, it reads as a soft blue-gray. Under warm light, it can lean slightly sage. This color changes more than most with lighting.
LRV and Brightness
Palladian Blue has an LRV of 56.12, while Sea Salt has an LRV of 63. That means Sea Salt reflects more light. If you switch from Palladian Blue to Sea Salt, the room should feel slightly brighter and more open.
Best Rooms for Palladian Blue
Benjamin Moore recommends Palladian Blue for: bathroom, bedroom, nursery, laundry room, sunroom. With an LRV of 56.12, this is a medium color that is in the medium-light range, reflecting enough light to keep rooms feeling open while adding more color and depth than a white or off-white. It works well in living rooms, bedrooms, and hallways where you want warmth and character without darkness.
Sea Salt is recommended for: bathroom, bedroom, laundry room, nursery, spa-like spaces. Both colors are recommended for similar applications, which confirms that this is a practical cross-brand match. You can use Sea Salt in the same rooms you planned for Palladian Blue.
Palladian Blue in Other Brands
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Frequently Asked Questions
The closest Sherwin Williams match for Palladian Blue (HC-144) is Sea Salt (SW 6204) with a Delta E of 5.5, which rates as a "good match" match. Sea Salt is grayer and more muted. Palladian Blue is brighter and more distinctly blue-green. Similar spa vibe but different intensity. Delta E measures perceptual color distance on a scale where under 2 means nearly identical, 2 to 4 means close with subtle differences, and over 5 means clearly noticeable.
No, they are not identical. Palladian Blue is a Benjamin Moore color with soft green-blue undertones and an LRV of 56.12. Sea Salt is a Sherwin Williams color with green-gray undertones and an LRV of 63. With a Delta E of 5.5, you will likely notice a difference, especially in bright or direct lighting. Paint formulations differ between brands, so even colors with similar values can look slightly different due to pigment concentration, binders, and finish.
With a Delta E of 5.5, the difference is enough that they should not be used on adjacent walls in the same room. You can use them in separate rooms of the same house, but be aware that walking from one room to the other may reveal the difference, especially if the rooms have similar lighting. For the most consistent look, pick one brand for all connected living spaces and reserve the other brand for visually separate rooms like bathrooms or bedrooms behind closed doors.
There are several practical reasons to look for a Sherwin Williams equivalent. Price differences between brands can be significant on large projects. Availability matters if your nearest paint store or home center specializes in Sherwin Williams. Some painters have strong preferences for one brand's formula based on coverage, dry time, or workability. And if you are touching up existing Sherwin Williams work, matching within the same brand gives you the best consistency for seamless results.
Match calculations use Delta E (CIE2000) computed from Lab color space conversion. Color data sourced from manufacturer specifications. Last reviewed: March 22, 2026.