Sherwin-Williams → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Sherwin-Williams Blue Grotto SW 2941
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Caribbean Azure (2059-20), at ΔE 2.71 — very close.
Caribbean Azure is the closest Benjamin Moore makes, but at ΔE 2.71 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 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 Caribbean Azure really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.71very close
- LRV
- 9.96Sherwin-Williams is 6.65
- Hex
- #00567C#014E71 in Sherwin-Williams
The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 3.3 points higher.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Caribbean Azure is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Mistral CC-842ΔE 2.87 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.6 points higher.
- Adriatic Sea CSP-660ΔE 3.18 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.4 points higher.
- California Blue 2060-20ΔE 3.32 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.1 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Sherwin-Williams Blue Grotto SW 2941 matched across all 13 brands →