Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Silver Dollar 1460
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Essential Gray (SW 6002), at ΔE 2.25 — very close.
Essential Gray is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 2.25 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 Essential Gray really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.25very close
- LRV
- 48.39Benjamin Moore is 44.26
- Hex
- #BCB8B6#B3B1B0 in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 4.1 points higher.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Essential Gray is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- March Wind SW 7668ΔE 2.49 · very close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.4 points higher.
- Fashionable Gray SW 6275ΔE 2.73 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.2 points higher.
- Ponder SW 7079ΔE 2.74 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.5 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
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