Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Aqua Marina 816
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Celestial (SW 6808), at ΔE 4.09 — close.
Celestial is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 4.09 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 Celestial really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 4.09close
- LRV
- 43.52Benjamin Moore is 42.72
- Hex
- #97B3D0#8DADD9 in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.8 points higher.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Celestial is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Cosmos SW 6528ΔE 5.29 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.8 points lower.
- Lobelia SW 6809ΔE 7.02 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 12.8 points lower.
- Awesome Violet SW 6815ΔE 7.12 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.3 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore Aqua Marina 816 matched across all 13 brands →