Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Marine Aqua 2052-20
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Cape Verde (SW 6482), at ΔE 1.81 — near-exact.
Cape Verde is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.81 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 Cape Verde really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.81near-exact
- LRV
- 6.8Benjamin Moore is 9.51
- Hex
- #01554F#0A5A52 in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.7 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Cape Verde is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Blue Peacock SW 0064ΔE 4.68 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.7 points lower.
- Country Squire SW 6475ΔE 5.34 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.0 points lower.
- Green Bay SW 6481ΔE 6.01 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.9 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
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