Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Chesapeake Blue CW-595
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Agua Fría (SW 9053), at ΔE 2.34 — very close.
Agua Fría is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 2.34 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 Agua Fría really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.34very close
- LRV
- 51.63Benjamin Moore is 48.88
- Hex
- #9FC5CC#94C0C6 in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.8 points higher.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Agua Fría is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Blithe Blue SW 9052ΔE 2.92 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.9 points lower.
- Gentle Aquamarine SW 9046ΔE 3.00 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 5.2 points higher.
- Raindrop SW 6485ΔE 3.04 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.9 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore Chesapeake Blue CW-595 matched across all 13 brands →