Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Riviera Azure 822
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Celestial (SW 6808), at ΔE 2.58 — very close.
Celestial is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 2.58 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)
- 2.58very close
- LRV
- 43.52Benjamin Moore is 44.82
- Hex
- #97B3D0#9DB2D0 in Benjamin Moore
Nearly the same lightness, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.3 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Celestial is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Awesome Violet SW 6815ΔE 4.47 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
- Cosmos SW 6528ΔE 4.51 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 6.9 points lower.
- Solitude SW 6535ΔE 5.39 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 7.1 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore Riviera Azure 822 matched across all 13 brands →