Sherwin-Williams → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Sherwin-Williams Smoky Azurite SW 9148
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Sea Reflections (1664), at ΔE 2.06 — very close.
Sea Reflections is the closest Benjamin Moore makes, but at ΔE 2.06 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 Sea Reflections really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.06very close
- LRV
- 28.12Sherwin-Williams is 25.1
- Hex
- #7092A3#708D9E in Sherwin-Williams
The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points higher.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Sea Reflections is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- West Coast 1671ΔE 2.66 · very close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.8 points lower.
- Wild Blue Yonder CSP-620ΔE 2.84 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.9 points higher.
- Polaris Blue 1649ΔE 3.41 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.2 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Sherwin-Williams Smoky Azurite SW 9148 matched across all 13 brands →