Sherwin-Williams → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Sherwin-Williams Festoon Aqua SW 0019
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Rhine River (689), at ΔE 1.45 — near-exact.
Rhine River is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.45 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 Sherwin-Williams and Benjamin Moore
Most people comparing Sherwin-Williams to Benjamin Moore 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 Rhine River really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.45near-exact
- LRV
- 47.1Sherwin-Williams is 46.62
- Hex
- #A4BBB6#A0BBB8 in Sherwin-Williams
Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Rhine River is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Kensington Green 710ΔE 1.54 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 1.6 points lower.
- Wedgewood Gray HC-146ΔE 3.14 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 3.0 points higher.
- Colorado Gray 2136-50ΔE 3.70 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.5 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
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