Sherwin-Williams → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Sherwin-Williams Regale Blue SW 6801
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Tidal Wave (2061-50), at ΔE 0.66 — indistinguishable.
Tidal Wave is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 0.66 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 Tidal Wave really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 0.66indistinguishable
- LRV
- 43.97Sherwin-Williams is 42.21
- Hex
- #7CB7D6#7DB5D3 in Sherwin-Williams
The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 1.8 points higher.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Tidal Wave is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- St. Lucia Skies 781ΔE 2.03 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.1 points higher.
- Blue Marguerite 2063-50ΔE 2.06 · very close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.5 points higher.
- Athenian Blue 773ΔE 2.12 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.7 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
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