Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Baltimore Sky 760
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Freshwater (SW 6774), at ΔE 2.60 — very close.
Freshwater is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 2.60 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 Freshwater really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.60very close
- LRV
- 31.96Benjamin Moore is 36.78
- Hex
- #4DA6B2#45ADBE in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.8 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Freshwater is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Jamaica Bay SW 6781ΔE 3.20 · very close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 6.5 points lower.
- Fountain SW 6787ΔE 3.22 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.7 points higher.
- Calypso SW 6950ΔE 4.32 · close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.4 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore Baltimore Sky 760 matched across all 13 brands →