Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Washington Blue CW-630
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Gale Force (SW 7605), at ΔE 3.32 — very close.
Gale Force is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 3.32 it is a near miss rather than a match. Expect a visible difference where the two meet — on adjoining walls, or against existing trim.
Why people switch between Benjamin Moore and Sherwin-Williams
Most people comparing Benjamin Moore to Sherwin-Williams are not shopping for a new colour. They have already chosen one, and then hit a price difference or a painter who buys from a single supplier. The question is what goes on the wall instead.
How close Gale Force really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.32very close
- LRV
- 5.58Benjamin Moore is 7.26
- Hex
- #35454E#304656 in Benjamin Moore
Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.7 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Gale Force is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Naval SW 6244ΔE 3.83 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.8 points lower.
- Salty Dog SW 9177ΔE 3.96 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.6 points lower.
- Sea Serpent SW 7615ΔE 4.12 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.6 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
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