Benjamin Moore Cedar Key vs. Sherwin Williams North Star

We understand how important it is to remember the details. The colors, each with their own unique beauty and value, are truly special. It's important to note that the colors have different hues. Benjamin Moore OC-16 leans towards orange hues, while Sherwin Williams SW 6246 is blue.
Benjamin Moore OC-16 and Sherwin Williams SW 6246 differ significantly in saturation. Benjamin Moore OC-16 is more saturated.
Despite their differences, both colors share a similar value, with Benjamin Moore OC-16 being darker.

Supported paint brands for comparison: Behr, Benjamin Moore, Farrow and Ball, Dulux, Jotun, Little Greene, NCS, Ral Classic, Ral Design, Ral Effect, Sherwin Williams, Valspar, Tikkurila

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Technical color comparison for Benjamin Moore Cedar Key and Sherwin Williams North Star
Benjamin Moore Cedar Key	Sherwin Williams North Star
Shared hue scale
12
Hue
38°orange	195°blue
Saturation
23%	8%less saturated
Lightness?
80%	81%lighter
LRV?
61.05	64.00looks lighter
CIE L?
83.1	83.084looks darker
Color difference ΔE*₀₀?
9.367
Temperature
Warm	Cool

Preview Cedar Key and North Star side by side in different rooms

OC-16

Cedar Key

Benjamin Moore

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SW 6246

North Star

Sherwin Williams

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Please note that the color shown on this page is a representation and might not exactly match the real shade of the cards, fan decks, or color collections. Your monitor, browser, and screen angle can all affect how the paint looks, so it may not be the same as what you see here. All information on this page is based on RGB and HEX values provided by manufacturers.

It's important to keep in mind that the same color may appear differently on various surfaces due to the nature of those surfaces. For example, the same shade will look different on a rough wall compared to the smooth surface of cabinets.