Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Blue Lake 2053-40
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Lakeshore (SW 6494), at ΔE 2.97 — very close.
Lakeshore is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 2.97 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 Lakeshore really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.97very close
- LRV
- 26.77Benjamin Moore is 30.21
- Hex
- #5B96A2#569CA5 in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.4 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Lakeshore is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Cloudburst SW 6487ΔE 3.34 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.2 points lower.
- Freshwater SW 6774ΔE 3.42 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 1.8 points higher.
- Jamaica Bay SW 6781ΔE 4.49 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore Blue Lake 2053-40 matched across all 13 brands →