Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Nimbus 1465
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Repose Gray (SW 7015), at ΔE 0.89 — indistinguishable.
Repose Gray is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 0.89 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 Repose Gray really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 0.89indistinguishable
- LRV
- 58.22Benjamin Moore is 59.4
- Hex
- #CCC9C0#CFCCC4 in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is darker. Its LRV is 1.2 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Repose Gray is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- On the Rocks SW 7671ΔE 1.07 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 2.2 points higher.
- Constellation SW 9629ΔE 1.24 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.8 points higher.
- Gossamer Veil SW 9165ΔE 1.27 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 2.4 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
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