Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Gossamer Blue 2123-40
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Watery (SW 6478), at ΔE 2.06 — very close.
Watery is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 2.06 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 Watery really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.06very close
- LRV
- 57.17Benjamin Moore is 55.04
- Hex
- #B4CCC9#B3C8C8 in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.1 points higher.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Watery is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Rain SW 6219ΔE 2.63 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 5.8 points lower.
- Billowy Breeze SW 9055ΔE 2.81 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.5 points lower.
- Sleepy Blue SW 6225ΔE 3.19 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.7 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
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