Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Thunderbird 675
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Raindrop (SW 6485), at ΔE 1.72 — near-exact.
Raindrop is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.72 the difference is smaller than most people can see on a wall, and smaller than the shift between two batches of the same colour.
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 Raindrop really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.72near-exact
- LRV
- 51.79Benjamin Moore is 55
- Hex
- #9EC6C6#A6CBC9 in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.2 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Raindrop is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Blue Sky SW 0063ΔE 2.93 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.6 points higher.
- Aquaverde SW 9051ΔE 3.24 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 6.1 points lower.
- Cay SW 6772ΔE 3.63 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.2 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
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