Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Deep Creek 1477
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Limestone (SW 9599), at ΔE 0.64 — indistinguishable.
Limestone is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 0.64 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 Limestone really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 0.64indistinguishable
- LRV
- 13.11Benjamin Moore is 14.71
- Hex
- #6A655C#6B655B in Benjamin Moore
Nearly the same lightness. Its LRV is 1.6 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Limestone is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Porpoise SW 7047ΔE 0.96 · indistinguishable · Nearly the same lightness, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.8 points lower.
- Tanker VS 364ΔE 0.96 · indistinguishable · Nearly the same lightness, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.8 points lower.
- Braintree SW 9595ΔE 2.48 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.3 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
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