Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Dolphin's Cove 722
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Meander Blue (SW 6484), at ΔE 1.60 — near-exact.
Meander Blue is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.60 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 Meander Blue really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.60near-exact
- LRV
- 66.39Benjamin Moore is 66.86
- Hex
- #BEDBD8#BCDDDD in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Meander Blue is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Swimming SW 6764ΔE 1.81 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 6.2 points higher.
- Bathe Blue SW 6771ΔE 2.01 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.8 points higher.
- Open Air SW 6491ΔE 2.95 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 3.3 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
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