Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Sheer Romance 837
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Respite (SW 6514), at ΔE 2.38 — very close.
Respite is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 2.38 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 Respite really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.38very close
- LRV
- 43.06Benjamin Moore is 44.6
- Hex
- #97B4C3#9AB4C7 in Benjamin Moore
Nearly the same lightness, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.5 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Respite is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Faded Flaxflower SW 9146ΔE 2.74 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
- Celestial SW 6808ΔE 3.70 · close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.1 points lower.
- Notable Hue SW 6521ΔE 3.88 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 7.9 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore Sheer Romance 837 matched across all 13 brands →