Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore York Gray CW-45
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Ancient Marble (SW 6162), at ΔE 1.18 — near-exact.
Ancient Marble is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.18 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 Ancient Marble really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.18near-exact
- LRV
- 60.24Benjamin Moore is 59.07
- Hex
- #D1CCB9#D2CBB9 in Benjamin Moore
Nearly the same lightness, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.2 points higher.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Ancient Marble is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Simple Stone SW 9521ΔE 1.27 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 1.7 points lower.
- Accolade SW 9516ΔE 1.47 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 3.0 points higher.
- Warm Oats SW 9511ΔE 1.59 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 3.6 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore York Gray CW-45 matched across all 13 brands →