Sherwin-Williams → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Sherwin-Williams Cape Verde SW 6482
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Marine Aqua (2052-20), at ΔE 1.81 — near-exact.
Marine Aqua is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.81 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 Marine Aqua really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.81near-exact
- LRV
- 9.51Sherwin-Williams is 6.8
- Hex
- #0A5A52#01554F in Sherwin-Williams
The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.7 points higher.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Marine Aqua is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Sherwood Forest 2048-10ΔE 2.41 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.6 points higher.
- Absolute Green 2043-10ΔE 3.92 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.5 points higher.
- Forest Green 2047-10ΔE 4.26 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.8 points higher.
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