Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Azure Water 677
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Cloudburst (SW 6487), at ΔE 3.09 — very close.
Cloudburst is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 3.09 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 Cloudburst really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.09very close
- LRV
- 26.04Benjamin Moore is 29.49
- Hex
- #5C9598#689B99 in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.5 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Cloudburst is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Peacock Plume SW 0020ΔE 3.68 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
- Composed SW 6472ΔE 5.34 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.1 points higher.
- Rivulet SW 6760ΔE 5.99 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.5 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
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