Sherwin-Williams → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Sherwin-Williams Tempo Teal SW 6947
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Tropical Teal (734), at ΔE 3.12 — very close.
Tropical Teal is the closest Benjamin Moore makes, but at ΔE 3.12 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 Tropical Teal really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.12very close
- LRV
- 21.36Sherwin-Williams is 19.3
- Hex
- #00898A#018C94 in Sherwin-Williams
The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.1 points higher.
Sherwin-Williams and Benjamin Moore publish LRV against their own measurements, and here the two disagree with the swatches: Tropical Teal reads slightly darker than Tempo Teal 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 Tropical Teal is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Surf Blue 2056-30ΔE 4.57 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.1 points lower.
- Wilmington Spruce 754ΔE 4.75 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 6.4 points higher.
- Salzburg Blue 755ΔE 5.24 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.7 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Sherwin-Williams Tempo Teal SW 6947 matched across all 13 brands →