Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Windswept OC-94
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Paperwhite (SW 7105), at ΔE 0.79 — indistinguishable.
Paperwhite is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 0.79 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 Paperwhite really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 0.79indistinguishable
- LRV
- 86.7Benjamin Moore is 83.76
- Hex
- #F7EFDE#F7EFDC in Benjamin Moore
Nearly the same lightness, more muted. Its LRV is 2.9 points higher.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Paperwhite is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Honied White SW 7106ΔE 0.97 · indistinguishable · Nearly the same lightness, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.2 points higher.
- Medici Ivory SW 7558ΔE 1.65 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.7 points lower.
- Summer White SW 7557ΔE 1.84 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.2 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
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