Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Nosegay 1401
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Opalescent (SW 9686), at ΔE 2.02 — very close.
Opalescent is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 2.02 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 Opalescent really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.02very close
- LRV
- 74.64Benjamin Moore is 75.05
- Hex
- #DFE0E3#E0E1E8 in Benjamin Moore
Nearly the same lightness, more muted.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Opalescent is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Wishful Blue SW 6813ΔE 2.16 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.3 points lower.
- Elation SW 6827ΔE 2.50 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.7 points lower.
- Starry Night SW 6540ΔE 2.52 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 6.0 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore Nosegay 1401 matched across all 13 brands →