ComparisonComparisonBenjamin Moore CSP-640 and Sherwin-Williams SW 6774, ΔE 5.52 apart
Benjamin Moore In the Tropics (CSP-640) and Sherwin-Williams Freshwater (SW 6774) measure a delta-E of 5.52 apart. Freshwater is 4.2 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 27.4 and 27.1. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the In the Tropics depth in Sherwin-Williams's line, start from its LRV of 27.8 rather than matching by name.
Benjamin Moore In the Tropics and Sherwin-Williams Freshwater are delta-E 5.52 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Benjamin Moore In the Tropics and Sherwin-Williams Freshwater is delta-E 5.52.
Sherwin-Williams Freshwater is lighter than Benjamin Moore In the Tropics by 4.2 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| In the Tropics | Freshwater | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Benjamin Moore | Sherwin-Williams |
| Code | CSP-640 | SW 6774 |
| Hex | #3B98A2 | #4DA6B2 |
| Light reflectance | 27.8 | 32.0 |
| Undertone | teal | teal |
| Chroma | 27.4 | 27.1 |
| Hue angle | 209.2° | 211.8° |
| Color family | teal | teal |