Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Del Mar Blue 704
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Marine (SW 9659), at ΔE 1.52 — near-exact.
Marine is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.52 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 Marine really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.52near-exact
- LRV
- 35.96Benjamin Moore is 37.77
- Hex
- #94A69D#93A9A0 in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.8 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Marine is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Calico SW 0017ΔE 1.79 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.3 points lower.
- Halcyon Green SW 6213ΔE 2.67 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.8 points higher.
- Vintage Vessel SW 9050ΔE 3.48 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 3.0 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
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