Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Whisper CSP-500
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Guild Grey (SW 9561), at ΔE 1.10 — near-exact.
Guild Grey is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.10 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 Guild Grey really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.10near-exact
- LRV
- 63.43Benjamin Moore is 65.65
- Hex
- #D2D1CB#D5D5D0 in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is darker. Its LRV is 2.2 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Guild Grey is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- First Star SW 7646ΔE 1.10 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter. Its LRV is 3.8 points higher.
- Silverpointe SW 7653ΔE 1.43 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 1.7 points lower.
- Skipping Rocks SW 9551ΔE 1.53 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 2.8 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
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