Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Gray Cardigan 1600
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Castlegate (SW 9558), at ΔE 1.94 — near-exact.
Castlegate is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.94 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 Castlegate really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.94near-exact
- LRV
- 37.02Benjamin Moore is 34.74
- Hex
- #A0A5A5#9A9F9E in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is lighter. Its LRV is 2.3 points higher.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Castlegate is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Earl Grey SW 7660ΔE 2.26 · very close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.9 points lower.
- African Gray SW 9162ΔE 2.45 · very close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.8 points lower.
- Network Gray SW 7073ΔE 2.55 · very close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.5 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
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