Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Surf City 731
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Bora Bora Shore (SW 9045), at ΔE 1.83 — near-exact.
Bora Bora Shore is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.83 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 Bora Bora Shore really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.83near-exact
- LRV
- 55.86Benjamin Moore is 55.38
- Hex
- #92D0D0#87D1D2 in Benjamin Moore
Nearly the same lightness, more muted.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Bora Bora Shore is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Mariner SW 6766ΔE 4.37 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 9.6 points lower.
- Spa SW 6765ΔE 4.88 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 9.1 points higher.
- Holiday Turquoise SW 0075ΔE 5.00 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 6.0 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
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