Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Bayberry Blue 790
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Jacaranda (SW 6802), at ΔE 4.16 — close.
Jacaranda is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 4.16 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 Jacaranda really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 4.16close
- LRV
- 30.35Benjamin Moore is 33.08
- Hex
- #5A9EC0#3F9DD1 in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.7 points lower.
Benjamin Moore and Sherwin-Williams publish LRV against their own measurements, and here the two disagree with the swatches: Jacaranda reads slightly lighter than Bayberry Blue in colour space while carrying the lower published LRV. Treat LRV as comparable within a brand, not across two.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Jacaranda is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Dynamic Blue SW 6958ΔE 4.56 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 9.1 points lower.
- Major Blue SW 6795ΔE 5.38 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.2 points lower.
- Bluebird Feather SW 9062ΔE 7.92 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.2 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore Bayberry Blue 790 matched across all 13 brands →