Sherwin-Williams → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Sherwin-Williams Oceanside SW 6496
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Pacific Ocean Blue (2055-20), at ΔE 1.83 — near-exact.
Pacific Ocean Blue is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.83 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 Pacific Ocean Blue really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.83near-exact
- LRV
- 10.55Sherwin-Williams is 7.87
- Hex
- #005F6F#015A6B in Sherwin-Williams
The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.7 points higher.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Pacific Ocean Blue is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Galápagos Turquoise 2057-20ΔE 2.49 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.6 points higher.
- Bermuda Turquoise 728ΔE 2.98 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 2.5 points higher.
- Slate Teal 2058-20ΔE 4.45 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.2 points higher.
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