Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Universal Black 2118-10
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Black Magic (SW 6991), at ΔE 0.96 — indistinguishable.
Black Magic is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 0.96 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 Black Magic really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 0.96indistinguishable
- LRV
- 3.13Benjamin Moore is 5.26
- Hex
- #323132#353435 in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is darker. Its LRV is 2.1 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Black Magic is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Caviar SW 6990ΔE 1.28 · near-exact · The candidate is darker. Its LRV is 2.3 points lower.
- Tricorn Black SW 6258ΔE 1.79 · near-exact · The candidate is darker. Its LRV is 2.4 points lower.
- Domino SW 6989ΔE 2.22 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated. Its LRV is 1.9 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
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