Sherwin-Williams → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Sherwin-Williams In the Navy SW 9178
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is North Sea (CC-932), at ΔE 0.97 — indistinguishable.
North Sea is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 0.97 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 North Sea really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 0.97indistinguishable
- LRV
- 5.96Sherwin-Williams is 3.71
- Hex
- #2B3B4C#283849 in Sherwin-Williams
The candidate is lighter. Its LRV is 2.3 points higher.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if North Sea is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Deep Royal 2061-10ΔE 3.00 · very close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.6 points higher.
- Three-Piece-Suit 2062-10ΔE 4.17 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
- Marine Blue 2059-10ΔE 4.62 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 2.4 points higher.
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