Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Bella Blue 720
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Mediterranean (SW 7617), at ΔE 3.23 — very close.
Mediterranean is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 3.23 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 Mediterranean really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.23very close
- LRV
- 17.54Benjamin Moore is 17.5
- Hex
- #60797D#54747C in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Mediterranean is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Stargazer SW 9635ΔE 3.30 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 0.9 points lower.
- St. Bart's SW 7614ΔE 3.45 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.9 points higher.
- Riverway SW 6222ΔE 3.65 · close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.9 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
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