Sherwin-Williams → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Sherwin-Williams Gulfstream SW 6768
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Tropical Teal (734), at ΔE 2.53 — very close.
Tropical Teal is the closest Benjamin Moore makes, but at ΔE 2.53 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 Tropical Teal really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.53very close
- LRV
- 21.36Sherwin-Williams is 18.39
- Hex
- #00898A#01858B in Sherwin-Williams
The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points higher.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Tropical Teal is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Surf Blue 2056-30ΔE 2.79 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift.
- Salzburg Blue 755ΔE 5.04 · noticeably different · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.6 points higher.
- Gulf Shores 665ΔE 5.14 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.8 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Sherwin-Williams Gulfstream SW 6768 matched across all 13 brands →