Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Tranquil Blue 2051-50
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Blithe Blue (SW 9052), at ΔE 1.87 — near-exact.
Blithe Blue is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.87 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 Blithe Blue really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.87near-exact
- LRV
- 46.02Benjamin Moore is 48.8
- Hex
- #90BDBD#94C2C5 in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.8 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Blithe Blue is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Raindrop SW 6485ΔE 2.07 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points higher.
- Gentle Aquamarine SW 9046ΔE 2.79 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.3 points higher.
- Agua Fría SW 9053ΔE 3.29 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.8 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
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