Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Thousand Oceans 1645
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Smoky Blue (SW 7604), at ΔE 2.33 — very close.
Smoky Blue is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 2.33 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 Smoky Blue really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.33very close
- LRV
- 14.62Benjamin Moore is 17.57
- Hex
- #596E79#5E7480 in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is darker. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Smoky Blue is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Labradorite SW 7619ΔE 3.37 · very close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
- Distance SW 6243ΔE 3.42 · very close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.4 points lower.
- Stargazer SW 9635ΔE 3.55 · close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
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