Sherwin-Williams → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Sherwin-Williams Smoky Blue SW 7604
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Thousand Oceans (1645), at ΔE 2.33 — very close.
Thousand Oceans is the closest Benjamin Moore makes, but at ΔE 2.33 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 Thousand Oceans really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.33very close
- LRV
- 17.57Sherwin-Williams is 14.62
- Hex
- #5E7480#596E79 in Sherwin-Williams
The candidate is lighter. Its LRV is 3.0 points higher.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Thousand Oceans is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Blue Spruce 1637ΔE 2.33 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.2 points higher.
- Hamilton Blue HC-191ΔE 3.29 · very close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.6 points higher.
- Mozart Blue 1665ΔE 3.43 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.3 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Sherwin-Williams Smoky Blue SW 7604 matched across all 13 brands →