Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Rhythm and Blues 758
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Cloudless (SW 6786), at ΔE 1.35 — near-exact.
Cloudless is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.35 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 Cloudless really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.35near-exact
- LRV
- 56.15Benjamin Moore is 56.19
- Hex
- #8FD0DD#8AD0DB in Benjamin Moore
Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Cloudless is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Gentle Aquamarine SW 9046ΔE 3.05 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.1 points lower.
- After the Rain SW 9047ΔE 3.68 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 6.8 points lower.
- Rapture Blue SW 6773ΔE 3.84 · close · The candidate is darker. Its LRV is 9.4 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
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