Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Sterling Silver 1461
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Bedrock (SW 9563), at ΔE 1.98 — near-exact.
Bedrock is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.98 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 Bedrock really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.98near-exact
- LRV
- 33.71Benjamin Moore is 35.1
- Hex
- #9E9D99#A09E9D in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.4 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Bedrock is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Pewter Cast SW 7673ΔE 2.88 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.7 points lower.
- Stamped Concrete SW 7655ΔE 3.25 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
- Polished Concrete SW 9167ΔE 3.28 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 3.5 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
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