Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Harbor Side Blue 740
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Mariner (SW 6766), at ΔE 3.79 — close.
Mariner is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 3.79 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 Mariner really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.79close
- LRV
- 45.74Benjamin Moore is 40.31
- Hex
- #6EC2C4#5CB5B9 in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.4 points higher.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Mariner is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Aquarium SW 6767ΔE 4.40 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 7.8 points lower.
- Reflecting Pool SW 6486ΔE 4.82 · close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.6 points lower.
- Calypso SW 6950ΔE 4.84 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.9 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore Harbor Side Blue 740 matched across all 13 brands →