Sherwin-Williams → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Sherwin-Williams Distance SW 6243
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Thousand Oceans (1645), at ΔE 3.42 — very close.
Thousand Oceans is the closest Benjamin Moore makes, but at ΔE 3.42 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 Thousand Oceans really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.42very close
- LRV
- 17.57Sherwin-Williams is 15.19
- Hex
- #5E7480#5D6F7F in Sherwin-Williams
The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.4 points higher.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Thousand Oceans is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Britannia Blue 1623ΔE 3.71 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.9 points higher.
- Mozart Blue 1665ΔE 3.90 · close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.7 points higher.
- Georgian Bay CC-782ΔE 3.90 · close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.7 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
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