Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Blue Wave 2065-50
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Regale Blue (SW 6801), at ΔE 3.81 — close.
Regale Blue is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 3.81 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 Regale Blue really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.81close
- LRV
- 42.21Benjamin Moore is 45.63
- Hex
- #7DB5D3#6EB8E5 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 Regale Blue is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Flyway SW 6794ΔE 5.00 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 6.3 points lower.
- Undercool SW 6957ΔE 5.08 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.5 points higher.
- Sky Fall SW 9049ΔE 6.71 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.2 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore Blue Wave 2065-50 matched across all 13 brands →