Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Dreamy Cloud 2117-70
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Opalescent (SW 9686), at ΔE 1.89 — near-exact.
Opalescent is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.89 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 Opalescent really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.89near-exact
- LRV
- 74.64Benjamin Moore is 76.41
- Hex
- #DFE0E3#E5E3E7 in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.8 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Opalescent is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Lite Lavender SW 6554ΔE 2.71 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.0 points lower.
- Blue Iris SW 9687ΔE 2.85 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.4 points lower.
- Elation SW 6827ΔE 2.90 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 4.1 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
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