Sherwin-Williams → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Sherwin-Williams Agua Fría SW 9053
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Chesapeake Blue (CW-595), at ΔE 2.34 — very close.
Chesapeake Blue is the closest Benjamin Moore makes, but at ΔE 2.34 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 Chesapeake Blue really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.34very close
- LRV
- 48.88Sherwin-Williams is 51.63
- Hex
- #94C0C6#9FC5CC in Sherwin-Williams
The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.8 points lower.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Chesapeake Blue is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Blue Rapids 745ΔE 2.77 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated. Its LRV is 0.8 points higher.
- Indigo 744ΔE 2.83 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 5.3 points higher.
- Paradiso 717ΔE 3.23 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift.
Matches in every other brand
See Sherwin-Williams Agua Fría SW 9053 matched across all 13 brands →