Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Indigo 744
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Cay (SW 6772), at ΔE 1.08 — near-exact.
Cay is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.08 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 Cay really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.08near-exact
- LRV
- 58.24Benjamin Moore is 56.97
- Hex
- #A6D0D6#A1CFD7 in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.3 points higher.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Cay is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Liquid Blue SW 6779ΔE 1.53 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.3 points higher.
- Gentle Aquamarine SW 9046ΔE 1.98 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.9 points lower.
- Agua Fría SW 9053ΔE 2.83 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 5.3 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
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