Sherwin-Williams → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Sherwin-Williams Aquatint SW 6936
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Ocean Spray (2047-60), at ΔE 0.78 — indistinguishable.
Ocean Spray is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 0.78 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 Ocean Spray really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 0.78indistinguishable
- LRV
- 73.76Sherwin-Williams is 72.66
- Hex
- #BAEAE2#B8E7DE in Sherwin-Williams
The candidate is lighter. Its LRV is 1.1 points higher.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Ocean Spray is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Seagrove 653ΔE 0.97 · indistinguishable · The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 0.6 points higher.
- Summer Green 2043-60ΔE 1.16 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 1.5 points higher.
- Misty Teal 2046-60ΔE 1.95 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 0.7 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Sherwin-Williams Aquatint SW 6936 matched across all 13 brands →