Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Graystone 1475
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Acier (SW 9170), at ΔE 1.63 — near-exact.
Acier is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.63 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 Acier really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.63near-exact
- LRV
- 31.99Benjamin Moore is 30.5
- Hex
- #9E9991#99958C in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.5 points higher.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Acier is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Pavestone SW 7642ΔE 2.12 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.9 points higher.
- Pewter Cast SW 7673ΔE 2.20 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 0.9 points higher.
- Felted Wool SW 9171ΔE 2.58 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 2.4 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
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