Foggy Day → Benjamin Moore
The closest Benjamin Moore matches for Sherwin Williams Foggy Day (SW 6235), ranked by perceptual color distance.
Finding a Benjamin Moore Equivalent for Foggy Day
If you love Sherwin Williams Foggy Day but need a Benjamin Moore 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 Benjamin Moore, your local store does not carry Sherwin Williams, or you simply want to compare prices across brands before committing.
Foggy Day (SW 6235) is a medium-dark blue with muted blue-gray undertones. A muted blue-gray at medium depth. Named for the soft, diffused light of a foggy morning. More blue than Mindful Gray, more gray than Smoky Blue. Atmospheric and contemplative. To find a good Benjamin Moore match, we need a color that captures not just the right depth (LRV 34) but also that specific undertone character. That is where Delta E color science comes in.
We calculated the perceptual color distance between Foggy Day and every Benjamin Moore 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 Benjamin Moore option is Boothbay Gray (HC-165) with a Delta E of 4, which is a "good match" level match. Boothbay Gray is close. Both are muted blue-grays. You will want to test a sample before committing, as the difference may be noticeable in certain lighting.
Benjamin Moore Matches for Foggy Day
Boothbay Gray is close. Both are muted blue-grays.
| Foggy Day | Boothbay Gray | |
|---|---|---|
| LRV | 34 | 34.54 |
| Hex | #A8B2B4 | #ACB7B8 |
| Undertone | Muted Blue-Gray | Soft Blue-Gray |
| Family | Blue | Blue |
Undertone Comparison
Foggy Day has muted blue-gray undertones. A muted blue-gray at medium depth. Named for the soft, diffused light of a foggy morning. More blue than Mindful Gray, more gray than Smoky Blue. Atmospheric and contemplative.
Boothbay Gray has soft blue-gray undertones. A soft, coastal blue-gray from the Historical Collection. Named for the Maine harbor town. Lighter and more approachable than Van Deusen Blue, with a nautical charm that works in both coastal and contemporary homes.
These two colors share the same undertone family, which is a good sign for a cross-brand swap. The undertone similarity means they will behave similarly as lighting changes throughout the day, and they should coordinate well with the same accent colors, trim, and furnishings.
How These Colors Behave in Different Lighting
Foggy Day in Your Room
The fog-like quality is consistent. In bright rooms, the blue is soft and present. In dim rooms, the gray wraps the room in calm. Under warm light, the blue softens beautifully.
Boothbay Gray in Your Room
In bright light, the blue is soft and present. In dim rooms, the gray calms it into a sophisticated neutral. The coastal quality makes it feel fresh and relaxed in any setting.
LRV and Brightness
Foggy Day has an LRV of 34, while Boothbay Gray has an LRV of 34.54. These two colors reflect a very similar amount of light, so you should not notice a significant difference in room brightness when switching between them. The room will feel approximately the same in terms of light and space, which makes this a smoother transition.
Best Rooms for Foggy Day
Sherwin Williams recommends Foggy Day for: bedroom, bathroom, office, living room, dining room. With an LRV of 34, this is a medium-dark color that is in the medium range, adding real depth and presence to a room. It works best in rooms with good natural light or as an accent wall color. In smaller or darker rooms, pair it with bright white trim to keep the space from feeling closed in.
Boothbay Gray is recommended for: bedroom, bathroom, living room, hallway, kitchen. Both colors are recommended for similar applications, which confirms that this is a practical cross-brand match. You can use Boothbay Gray in the same rooms you planned for Foggy Day.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The closest Benjamin Moore match for Foggy Day (SW 6235) is Boothbay Gray (HC-165) with a Delta E of 4, which rates as a "good match" match. Boothbay Gray is close. Both are muted blue-grays. 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. Foggy Day is a Sherwin Williams color with muted blue-gray undertones and an LRV of 34. Boothbay Gray is a Benjamin Moore color with soft blue-gray undertones and an LRV of 34.54. With a Delta E of 4, the difference is subtle and mainly visible in direct side-by-side comparison. 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 4, 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 Benjamin Moore equivalent. Price differences between brands can be significant on large projects. Availability matters if your nearest paint store or home center specializes in Benjamin Moore. Some painters have strong preferences for one brand's formula based on coverage, dry time, or workability. And if you are touching up existing Benjamin Moore 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.