Sherwin-Williams → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Sherwin-Williams Gentle Aquamarine SW 9046
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Blue Rapids (745), at ΔE 1.52 — near-exact.
Blue Rapids is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.52 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 Blue Rapids really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.52near-exact
- LRV
- 52.45Sherwin-Williams is 54.05
- Hex
- #95C8D2#97CBD2 in Sherwin-Williams
The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.6 points lower.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Blue Rapids is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Indigo 744ΔE 1.98 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.9 points higher.
- Spectra Blue 2049-50ΔE 2.35 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.8 points higher.
- Passion Blue 2053-50ΔE 2.70 · very close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 6.0 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
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