Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Apollo Blue CW-645
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Portsmouth (SW 9644), at ΔE 0.55 — indistinguishable.
Portsmouth is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 0.55 the difference is smaller than most people can see on a wall, and smaller than the shift between two batches of the same colour.
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 Portsmouth really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 0.55indistinguishable
- LRV
- 21.94Benjamin Moore is 23.7
- Hex
- #768482#768483 in Benjamin Moore
Nearly the same lightness. Its LRV is 1.8 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Portsmouth is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Taiga SW 9654ΔE 4.03 · close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.1 points lower.
- Studio Blue Green SW 0047ΔE 4.13 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.3 points lower.
- Foggy Day SW 6235ΔE 4.16 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.2 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
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