Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Gentle Gray 1626
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Sleepy Blue (SW 6225), at ΔE 2.02 — very close.
Sleepy Blue is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 2.02 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 Sleepy Blue really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.02very close
- LRV
- 57.75Benjamin Moore is 57.2
- Hex
- #BCCBCE#C0CACD in Benjamin Moore
Nearly the same lightness, more saturated. Its LRV is 0.6 points higher.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Sleepy Blue is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Upward SW 6239ΔE 2.06 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, with a small hue shift.
- North Star SW 6246ΔE 2.36 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 5.1 points higher.
- Tradewind SW 6218ΔE 2.47 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.5 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore Gentle Gray 1626 matched across all 13 brands →