Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Bahaman Sea Blue 2055-40
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Jamaica Bay (SW 6781), at ΔE 2.78 — very close.
Jamaica Bay is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 2.78 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 Jamaica Bay really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.78very close
- LRV
- 30.26Benjamin Moore is 35.71
- Hex
- #34A3B6#12ABBE in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.5 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Jamaica Bay is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Calypso SW 6950ΔE 3.39 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.3 points lower.
- Freshwater SW 6774ΔE 3.56 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.8 points lower.
- Capri SW 6788ΔE 3.81 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 7.3 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore Bahaman Sea Blue 2055-40 matched across all 13 brands →