Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Calypso Blue 727
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Great Falls (SW 6495), at ΔE 2.56 — very close.
Great Falls is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 2.56 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 Great Falls really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.56very close
- LRV
- 15.29Benjamin Moore is 18.33
- Hex
- #217786#397A85 in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Great Falls is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Grand Canal SW 6488ΔE 3.08 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.1 points lower.
- Loch Blue SW 6502ΔE 3.76 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.7 points lower.
- Silken Peacock SW 9059ΔE 3.80 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.9 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore Calypso Blue 727 matched across all 13 brands →