Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Waterfall 2050-50
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Raindrop (SW 6485), at ΔE 2.56 — very close.
Raindrop is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 2.56 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 Raindrop really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.56very close
- LRV
- 51.79Benjamin Moore is 55
- Hex
- #9EC6C6#9DCDCB in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.2 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Raindrop is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Bora Bora Shore SW 9045ΔE 2.62 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.9 points higher.
- Blue Sky SW 0063ΔE 3.45 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.6 points higher.
- Spa SW 6765ΔE 3.67 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 9.5 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore Waterfall 2050-50 matched across all 13 brands →