Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Ocean City Blue 718
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Aqua-Sphere (SW 7613), at ΔE 2.18 — very close.
Aqua-Sphere is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 2.18 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 Aqua-Sphere really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.18very close
- LRV
- 41.23Benjamin Moore is 42.36
- Hex
- #9CB0B3#97B2B7 in Benjamin Moore
Nearly the same lightness, more muted. Its LRV is 1.1 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Aqua-Sphere is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Interesting Aqua SW 6220ΔE 2.22 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 1.5 points lower.
- French Moire SW 9056ΔE 2.84 · very close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.6 points higher.
- Meditative SW 6227ΔE 3.18 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.1 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore Ocean City Blue 718 matched across all 13 brands →