Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Bracken Blue CW-600
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Freshwater (SW 6774), at ΔE 4.06 — close.
Freshwater is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 4.06 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 Freshwater really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 4.06close
- LRV
- 31.96Benjamin Moore is 33.3
- Hex
- #4DA6B2#69A2AB in Benjamin Moore
Nearly the same lightness, more saturated. Its LRV is 1.3 points lower.
Benjamin Moore and Sherwin-Williams publish LRV against their own measurements, and here the two disagree with the swatches: Freshwater reads slightly lighter than Bracken Blue 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 Freshwater is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Lakeshore SW 6494ΔE 4.12 · close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 6.5 points lower.
- Cloudburst SW 6487ΔE 5.17 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 7.3 points lower.
- Reflecting Pool SW 6486ΔE 5.59 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.5 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore Bracken Blue CW-600 matched across all 13 brands →