Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Urban Sophisticate CSP-160
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Outrigger (SW 9517), at ΔE 1.64 — near-exact.
Outrigger is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.64 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 Benjamin Moore and Sherwin-Williams
Most people comparing Benjamin Moore to Sherwin-Williams 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 Outrigger really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.64near-exact
- LRV
- 45.1Benjamin Moore is 45.87
- Hex
- #BBB2A0#BCB5A1 in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.8 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Outrigger is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Silver Gray SW 0049ΔE 1.71 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 1.4 points lower.
- Meander SW 9522ΔE 1.98 · near-exact · The candidate is darker. Its LRV is 3.4 points lower.
- Jogging Path SW 7638ΔE 2.00 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.1 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
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