Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore San Francisco Bay 802
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Notable Hue (SW 6521), at ΔE 4.21 — close.
Notable Hue is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 4.21 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 Notable Hue really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 4.21close
- LRV
- 36.69Benjamin Moore is 37.76
- Hex
- #8BA7BB#79A7C5 in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 1.1 points lower.
Benjamin Moore and Sherwin-Williams publish LRV against their own measurements, and here the two disagree with the swatches: Notable Hue reads slightly lighter than San Francisco Bay 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 Notable Hue is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Regale Blue SW 6801ΔE 4.22 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.5 points higher.
- Baby Blue Eyes SW 9070ΔE 4.30 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.9 points lower.
- Resolute Blue SW 6507ΔE 4.40 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.2 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore San Francisco Bay 802 matched across all 13 brands →