Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Bear Creek 1470
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Porpoise (SW 7047), at ΔE 2.56 — very close.
Porpoise 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 Porpoise really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.56very close
- LRV
- 12.95Benjamin Moore is 16.11
- Hex
- #6B645B#726A62 in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.2 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Porpoise is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Tanker VS 364ΔE 2.56 · very close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.2 points lower.
- Griffin SW 7026ΔE 2.79 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.
- Garret Gray SW 6075ΔE 2.93 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.6 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore Bear Creek 1470 matched across all 13 brands →