Sherwin-Williams → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Sherwin-Williams Anchors Aweigh SW 9179
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Deep Royal (2061-10), at ΔE 2.95 — very close.
Deep Royal is the closest Benjamin Moore makes, but at ΔE 2.95 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 Deep Royal really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.95very close
- LRV
- 5.36Sherwin-Williams is 3.38
- Hex
- #2F394B#2B3441 in Sherwin-Williams
The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Deep Royal is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Three-Piece-Suit 2062-10ΔE 2.97 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.3 points higher.
- North Sea CC-932ΔE 3.27 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.6 points higher.
- After Midnight CSP-630ΔE 4.04 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.6 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Sherwin-Williams Anchors Aweigh SW 9179 matched across all 13 brands →