Sherwin-Williams → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Sherwin-Williams Blue Hill SW 2939
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is River Blue (2057-10), at ΔE 1.73 — near-exact.
River Blue is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.73 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 River Blue really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.73near-exact
- LRV
- 7.27Sherwin-Williams is 5.07
- Hex
- #254952#1E454D in Sherwin-Williams
The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.2 points higher.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if River Blue is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Teal 2055-10ΔE 2.32 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.4 points higher.
- Tucson Teal 2056-10ΔE 2.82 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.5 points higher.
- Pacific Sea Teal 2049-10ΔE 3.56 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.9 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
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