Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Willow CC-542
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Black Fox (SW 7020), at ΔE 2.19 — very close.
Black Fox is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 2.19 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 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 Black Fox really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.19very close
- LRV
- 6.74Benjamin Moore is 9.06
- Hex
- #4F4842#564E48 in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is darker. Its LRV is 2.3 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Black Fox is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Urbane Bronze SW 7048ΔE 2.44 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.9 points lower.
- Stony Creek SW 9610ΔE 2.70 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift.
- Thunder Gray SW 7645ΔE 3.03 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore Willow CC-542 matched across all 13 brands →