Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Silver Chain 1472
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Fortitude (SW 9562), at ΔE 0.92 — indistinguishable.
Fortitude is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 0.92 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 Fortitude really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 0.92indistinguishable
- LRV
- 55.95Benjamin Moore is 56.79
- Hex
- #C6C5C1#C7C7C2 in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is darker. Its LRV is 0.8 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Fortitude is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Antimony SW 9552ΔE 1.21 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated.
- Zircon SW 7667ΔE 1.40 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 1.9 points higher.
- Tinsmith SW 7657ΔE 1.47 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, with a small hue shift.
Matches in every other brand
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