Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Water Drops 659
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Waterfall (SW 6750), at ΔE 1.03 — near-exact.
Waterfall is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.03 the difference is smaller than most people can see on a wall, and smaller than the shift between two batches of the same colour.
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 Waterfall really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.03near-exact
- LRV
- 70.91Benjamin Moore is 72.99
- Hex
- #C0E3DA#C2E7DD in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 2.1 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Waterfall is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Tame Teal SW 6757ΔE 1.23 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift.
- Swimming SW 6764ΔE 4.35 · close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift.
- Meander Blue SW 6484ΔE 4.42 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 6.6 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
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