ColorplanNewburyport Blue vs Indigo Batik
Benjamin Moore Newburyport Blue HC-155 compared with Sherwin-Williams Indigo Batik SW 7602
Newburyport Blue is a touch warmer and a touch more muted than Indigo Batik. Both have a cool blue undertone. They're close enough (ΔE 2.1) that most people won't see a difference on a wall, so one can usually stand in for the other.
ΔE 2.1 · Very close
How different the two colors look. Under 2.5 is very hard to tell apart on a wall; over 5 is clearly different.
Which to choose
For a small or dim room, Newburyport Blue reflects more light (LRV 9).
Side by side
| Newburyport Blue | Indigo Batik | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Benjamin Moore | Sherwin-Williams |
| Code | HC-155 | SW 7602 |
| LRV | 9 | 8 |
| Undertone | blue | blue |
| Family | Blue | Blue |
| HEX | #465566 | #3E5063 |
| Good for | accent walls, front doors | accent walls, front doors |
Questions
What is the difference between Newburyport Blue and Indigo Batik?
Newburyport Blue is a touch warmer and a touch more muted than Indigo Batik. Both have a cool blue undertone. They're close enough (ΔE 2.1) that most people won't see a difference on a wall, so one can usually stand in for the other.
Which is lighter, Newburyport Blue or Indigo Batik?
Newburyport Blue is lighter, with an LRV of 9 against 8.
How does Newburyport Blue compare to Indigo Batik in a north-facing room?
Newburyport Blue will read even deeper in north light: great for a cozy, enveloping room, less so if you want it bright. The same goes for Indigo Batik.
Based on published color values. Screens vary, so always check a physical sample before buying.