Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Herbal Escape 1487
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Chatroom (SW 6171), at ΔE 0.84 — indistinguishable.
Chatroom is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 0.84 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 Chatroom really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 0.84indistinguishable
- LRV
- 40.8Benjamin Moore is 39.97
- Hex
- #B0AB9C#AEAA9A in Benjamin Moore
Nearly the same lightness. Its LRV is 0.8 points higher.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Chatroom is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Gateway Gray SW 7644ΔE 1.25 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.3 points higher.
- Illusion SW 9592ΔE 2.29 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, with a small hue shift.
- Svelte Sage SW 6164ΔE 2.35 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 1.4 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
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