Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Silver Song 1557
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Austere Gray (SW 6184), at ΔE 1.72 — near-exact.
Austere Gray is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.72 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 Austere Gray really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.72near-exact
- LRV
- 51.21Benjamin Moore is 53.17
- Hex
- #BEBFB2#C2C3B9 in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Austere Gray is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Aloof Gray SW 6197ΔE 1.75 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 4.8 points higher.
- Create SW 9646ΔE 1.79 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter. Its LRV is 5.3 points higher.
- Antimony SW 9552ΔE 1.93 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 4.1 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
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