Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Buxton Blue HC-149
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Aqua-Sphere (SW 7613), at ΔE 2.12 — very close.
Aqua-Sphere is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 2.12 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 Aqua-Sphere really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.12very close
- LRV
- 41.23Benjamin Moore is 44.97
- Hex
- #9CB0B3#9DB6BA in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 3.7 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Aqua-Sphere is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- French Moire SW 9056ΔE 2.21 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
- Interesting Aqua SW 6220ΔE 2.32 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 4.1 points lower.
- Languid Blue SW 6226ΔE 2.67 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.7 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore Buxton Blue HC-149 matched across all 13 brands →