Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Laguna Blue 2059-30
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Danube (SW 6803), at ΔE 2.69 — very close.
Danube is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 2.69 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 Danube really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.69very close
- LRV
- 16.01Benjamin Moore is 16.68
- Hex
- #2377A2#00719C in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.7 points lower.
Benjamin Moore and Sherwin-Williams publish LRV against their own measurements, and here the two disagree with the swatches: Danube reads slightly lighter than Laguna Blue in colour space while carrying the lower published LRV. Treat LRV as comparable within a brand, not across two.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Danube is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Blue Chip SW 6959ΔE 4.02 · close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.4 points lower.
- Blue Plate SW 6796ΔE 4.09 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
- Down Pour SW 6516ΔE 5.29 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.7 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore Laguna Blue 2059-30 matched across all 13 brands →