Sherwin-Williams → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Sherwin-Williams Surfer SW 6946
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Poseidon (664), at ΔE 2.35 — very close.
Poseidon is the closest Benjamin Moore makes, but at ΔE 2.35 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)
- 2.35very close
- LRV
- 31.43Sherwin-Williams is 28.76
- Hex
- #00A6A1#01A4A5 in Sherwin-Williams
Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.7 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.
- Palm Coast Teal 733ΔE 2.63 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 4.5 points higher.
- San Jose Blue 741ΔE 3.82 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.7 points lower.
- Blue Spa 2052-40ΔE 4.29 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.6 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Sherwin-Williams Surfer SW 6946 matched across all 13 brands →