Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Seattle Mist 1535
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Useful Gray (SW 7050), at ΔE 1.39 — near-exact.
Useful Gray is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.39 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 Useful Gray really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.39near-exact
- LRV
- 59.1Benjamin Moore is 55.34
- Hex
- #CFCABD#C9C5B8 in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is lighter. Its LRV is 3.8 points higher.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Useful Gray is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Simple Stone SW 9521ΔE 1.46 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
- Sedate Gray SW 6169ΔE 2.00 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter. Its LRV is 5.5 points higher.
- Shaded Gray VS 369ΔE 2.00 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter. Its LRV is 5.5 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
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