Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Mediterranean Breeze 799
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Something Blue (SW 6800), at ΔE 2.27 — very close.
Something Blue is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 2.27 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 Something Blue really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.27very close
- LRV
- 62.99Benjamin Moore is 62.31
- Hex
- #B0D6E6#B7D4E2 in Benjamin Moore
Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.7 points higher.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Something Blue is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Vast Sky SW 6506ΔE 2.98 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 7.4 points lower.
- Take Five SW 6513ΔE 3.24 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 6.1 points lower.
- Soar SW 6799ΔE 3.30 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 8.0 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore Mediterranean Breeze 799 matched across all 13 brands →