Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Teal Ocean 2049-30
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Grand Canal (SW 6488), at ΔE 2.40 — very close.
Grand Canal is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 2.40 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 Grand Canal really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.40very close
- LRV
- 16.22Benjamin Moore is 17.22
- Hex
- #3C797D#29777B in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
Benjamin Moore and Sherwin-Williams publish LRV against their own measurements, and here the two disagree with the swatches: Grand Canal reads slightly lighter than Teal Ocean in colour space while carrying the lower published LRV. Treat LRV as comparable within a brand, not across two.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Grand Canal is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Maxi Teal SW 6769ΔE 2.46 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 4.5 points lower.
- Intense Teal SW 6943ΔE 2.73 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.5 points lower.
- Blue Nile SW 6776ΔE 4.36 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.7 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore Teal Ocean 2049-30 matched across all 13 brands →