Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Millstone Gray 1581
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Homburg Gray (SW 7622), at ΔE 2.15 — very close.
Homburg Gray is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 2.15 it is a near miss rather than a match. Expect a visible difference where the two meet — on adjoining walls, or against existing trim.
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 Homburg Gray really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.15very close
- LRV
- 14.69Benjamin Moore is 16.96
- Hex
- #666D69#6A716A in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.3 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Homburg Gray is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Succulent SW 9650ΔE 3.02 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.9 points lower.
- Rosemary SW 6187ΔE 4.27 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.4 points lower.
- Thunderous SW 6201ΔE 4.38 · close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.1 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore Millstone Gray 1581 matched across all 13 brands →