Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Poolside Blue 2048-40
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Aquarium (SW 6767), at ΔE 6.14 — noticeably different.
Sherwin-Williams does not make this colour. Aquarium is the closest option at ΔE 6.14, which is a visibly different colour. If the match matters, have Sherwin-Williams custom-tint to the Benjamin Moore formula instead of substituting.
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 Aquarium really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 6.14noticeably different
- LRV
- 32.46Benjamin Moore is 39.87
- Hex
- #3AA9AE#1FB9B4 in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 7.4 points lower.
This is the closest option, but it is visibly different. Consider a custom mix if accuracy matters.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Aquarium is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Calypso SW 6950ΔE 6.28 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.5 points lower.
- Mariner SW 6766ΔE 7.04 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.9 points higher.
- Cooled Blue SW 6759ΔE 7.26 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.6 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore Poolside Blue 2048-40 matched across all 13 brands →