Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore First Light 2102-70
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Intimate White (SW 6322), at ΔE 2.35 — very close.
Intimate White is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 2.35 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 Intimate White really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.35very close
- LRV
- 77.09Benjamin Moore is 75.86
- Hex
- #F0E1D8#EFE2DE in Benjamin Moore
Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.2 points higher.
Benjamin Moore and Sherwin-Williams publish LRV against their own measurements, and here the two disagree with the swatches: Intimate White reads slightly darker than First Light in colour space while carrying the higher published LRV. Treat LRV as comparable within a brand, not across two.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Intimate White is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Smart White SW 6007ΔE 2.38 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 3.5 points lower.
- Hush White SW 6042ΔE 2.45 · very close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.1 points lower.
- Dreamy White SW 6021ΔE 2.50 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 5.0 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore First Light 2102-70 matched across all 13 brands →