Sherwin-Williams → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Sherwin-Williams Cote D'Azur SW 6951
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Surf Blue (2056-30), at ΔE 1.68 — near-exact.
Surf Blue is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.68 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 Surf Blue really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.68near-exact
- LRV
- 18.24Sherwin-Williams is 14.9
- Hex
- #00808B#017C85 in Sherwin-Williams
The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.3 points higher.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Surf Blue is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Largo Teal 742ΔE 2.74 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.8 points higher.
- Teal Ocean 2049-30ΔE 2.92 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.3 points higher.
- Caribbean Blue Water 2055-30ΔE 4.20 · close · Nearly the same lightness, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.2 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
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