Sherwin-Williams → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Sherwin-Williams Biscay SW 6940
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Poseidon (664), at ΔE 2.82 — very close.
Poseidon is the closest Benjamin Moore makes, but at ΔE 2.82 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 Poseidon really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.82very close
- LRV
- 31.43Sherwin-Williams is 27.08
- Hex
- #00A6A1#019F9F in Sherwin-Williams
The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.3 points higher.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Poseidon is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- San Jose Blue 741ΔE 3.30 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
- Palm Coast Teal 733ΔE 3.87 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 6.2 points higher.
- Soft Spruce 671ΔE 3.90 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift.
Matches in every other brand
See Sherwin-Williams Biscay SW 6940 matched across all 13 brands →