Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Bayville Blue 747
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Nautilus (SW 6780), at ΔE 2.92 — very close.
Nautilus is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 2.92 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 Nautilus really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.92very close
- LRV
- 41.85Benjamin Moore is 38.85
- Hex
- #71B8C7#71AEBB in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 3.0 points higher.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Nautilus is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Ebbtide SW 6493ΔE 3.18 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 2.4 points higher.
- Open Seas SW 6500ΔE 3.58 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift.
- Fountain SW 6787ΔE 4.25 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.6 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore Bayville Blue 747 matched across all 13 brands →