Sherwin-Williams → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Sherwin-Williams Raindrop SW 6485
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Thunderbird (675), at ΔE 1.72 — near-exact.
Thunderbird is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.72 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 Thunderbird really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.72near-exact
- LRV
- 55Sherwin-Williams is 51.79
- Hex
- #A6CBC9#9EC6C6 in Sherwin-Williams
The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.2 points higher.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Thunderbird is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Tranquil Blue 2051-50ΔE 2.07 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.
- Waterfall 2050-50ΔE 2.56 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.2 points higher.
- Chesapeake Blue CW-595ΔE 3.04 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.9 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Sherwin-Williams Raindrop SW 6485 matched across all 13 brands →