Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Spectra Blue 2049-50
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Bora Bora Shore (SW 9045), at ΔE 1.84 — near-exact.
Bora Bora Shore is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.84 the difference is smaller than most people can see on a wall, and smaller than the shift between two batches of the same colour.
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 Bora Bora Shore really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.84near-exact
- LRV
- 55.86Benjamin Moore is 55.88
- Hex
- #92D0D0#98CED0 in Benjamin Moore
Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Bora Bora Shore is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Gentle Aquamarine SW 9046ΔE 2.35 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.8 points lower.
- Raindrop SW 6485ΔE 3.27 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.1 points lower.
- Spa SW 6765ΔE 3.50 · very close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 8.6 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
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