Sherwin-Williams → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Sherwin-Williams Adriatic Sea SW 6790
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Bermuda Blue (2061-30), at ΔE 2.97 — very close.
Bermuda Blue is the closest Benjamin Moore makes, but at ΔE 2.97 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 Bermuda Blue really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.97very close
- LRV
- 12.26Sherwin-Williams is 9.22
- Hex
- #185D82#016081 in Sherwin-Williams
The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points higher.
Sherwin-Williams and Benjamin Moore publish LRV against their own measurements, and here the two disagree with the swatches: Bermuda Blue reads slightly darker than Adriatic Sea in colour space while carrying the higher published LRV. Treat LRV as comparable within a brand, not across two.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Bermuda Blue is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Deep Ocean 2058-30ΔE 3.97 · close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.8 points higher.
- Caribbean Azure 2059-20ΔE 4.24 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.7 points higher.
- Blue Danube 2062-30ΔE 4.39 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Sherwin-Williams Adriatic Sea SW 6790 matched across all 13 brands →