Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Willow Creek 1468
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Acier (SW 9170), at ΔE 1.38 — near-exact.
Acier is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.38 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 Acier really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.38near-exact
- LRV
- 31.99Benjamin Moore is 34.48
- Hex
- #9E9991#A29D96 in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is darker. Its LRV is 2.5 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Acier is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Pavestone SW 7642ΔE 1.93 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 2.1 points lower.
- Pewter Cast SW 7673ΔE 2.07 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 3.1 points lower.
- Smooth Stone SW 9568ΔE 2.07 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 2.1 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
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