Wythe Blue → Sherwin Williams
The closest Sherwin Williams matches for Benjamin Moore Wythe Blue (HC-143), ranked by perceptual color distance.
Finding a Sherwin Williams Equivalent for Wythe Blue
If you love Benjamin Moore Wythe 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.
Wythe Blue (HC-143) is a medium blue with soft teal-blue undertones. A muted teal-blue with gray undertones. More colorful than Sea Salt, less bright than a true teal. Named for colonial Williamsburg history. To find a good Sherwin Williams match, we need a color that captures not just the right depth (LRV 48.37) but also that specific undertone character. That is where Delta E color science comes in.
We calculated the perceptual color distance between Wythe 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 Comfort Gray (SW 6205) with a Delta E of 5.2, which is a "good match" level match. Comfort Gray is more gray and less blue. Wythe Blue has more color presence. You will want to test a sample before committing, as the difference may be noticeable in certain lighting.
Sherwin Williams Matches for Wythe Blue
Comfort Gray is more gray and less blue. Wythe Blue has more color presence.
| Wythe Blue | Comfort Gray | |
|---|---|---|
| LRV | 48.37 | 54 |
| Hex | #B9CBC6 | #C0C9C0 |
| Undertone | Soft Teal-Blue | Soft Green-Gray |
| Family | Blue | Green |
Undertone Comparison
Wythe Blue has soft teal-blue undertones. A muted teal-blue with gray undertones. More colorful than Sea Salt, less bright than a true teal. Named for colonial Williamsburg history.
Comfort Gray has soft green-gray undertones. A muted green-gray with a calm, natural quality. More green than Sea Salt, more gray than a true sage. Earthy and serene.
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. Wythe Blue's soft teal-blue quality may read differently than Comfort Gray's soft 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
Wythe Blue in Your Room
The teal quality is most visible in bright natural light. In dim rooms, it reads as a sophisticated gray-blue. Beautiful and historical.
Comfort Gray in Your Room
The green is most visible in bright natural light. In dim or cool rooms, it reads as a soft warm gray with green undertones. A beautiful, restful color.
LRV and Brightness
Wythe Blue has an LRV of 48.37, while Comfort Gray has an LRV of 54. That means Comfort Gray reflects more light. If you switch from Wythe Blue to Comfort Gray, the room should feel slightly brighter and more open.
Best Rooms for Wythe Blue
Benjamin Moore recommends Wythe Blue for: living room, bedroom, bathroom, dining room, office. With an LRV of 48.37, this is a medium 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.
Comfort Gray is recommended for: bedroom, bathroom, living room, nursery, sunroom. The recommended applications differ slightly between brands, but the color's properties should work in the same rooms regardless of which brand you choose. Trust the LRV and undertone data more than the specific room suggestions, and always test in your actual space.
Wythe Blue in Other Brands
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Frequently Asked Questions
The closest Sherwin Williams match for Wythe Blue (HC-143) is Comfort Gray (SW 6205) with a Delta E of 5.2, which rates as a "good match" match. Comfort Gray is more gray and less blue. Wythe Blue has more color presence. 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. Wythe Blue is a Benjamin Moore color with soft teal-blue undertones and an LRV of 48.37. Comfort Gray is a Sherwin Williams color with soft green-gray undertones and an LRV of 54. With a Delta E of 5.2, 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 5.2, 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.