Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Delray Gray 1614
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Dustblu (SW 9161), at ΔE 1.65 — near-exact.
Dustblu is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.65 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 Dustblu really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.65near-exact
- LRV
- 32.33Benjamin Moore is 34.93
- Hex
- #959BA0#9A9FA2 in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 2.6 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Dustblu is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Let it Rain SW 9152ΔE 1.75 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated. Its LRV is 0.6 points lower.
- Network Gray SW 7073ΔE 1.89 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter. Its LRV is 2.3 points higher.
- Moon Walk VS 409ΔE 1.89 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter. Its LRV is 2.3 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
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