Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore San Jose Blue 741
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Splashy (SW 6942), at ΔE 3.86 — close.
Splashy is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 3.86 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 Splashy really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.86close
- LRV
- 21.24Benjamin Moore is 28.06
- Hex
- #019196#2C9BA1 in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 6.8 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Splashy is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Aquarium SW 6767ΔE 4.42 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 4.4 points higher.
- Freshwater SW 6774ΔE 5.33 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.9 points higher.
- Cloudburst SW 6487ΔE 5.57 · noticeably different · Nearly the same lightness, more muted. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore San Jose Blue 741 matched across all 13 brands →