Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Midnight Oil 1631
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Iron Ore (SW 7069), at ΔE 2.37 — very close.
Iron Ore is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 2.37 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 Iron Ore really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.37very close
- LRV
- 5.55Benjamin Moore is 7.67
- Hex
- #434341#464748 in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.1 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Iron Ore is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Cyberspace SW 7076ΔE 2.59 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated. Its LRV is 1.3 points lower.
- Big Dipper SW 9645ΔE 3.72 · close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.3 points lower.
- Rock Bottom SW 7062ΔE 3.73 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.6 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
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