Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Sea Life 2118-40
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Special Gray (SW 6277), at ΔE 3.95 — close.
Special Gray is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 3.95 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 Special Gray really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.95close
- LRV
- 19.24Benjamin Moore is 22.01
- Hex
- #7B787D#7B7C88 in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.8 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Special Gray is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Soulful Blue SW 6543ΔE 4.09 · close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.7 points lower.
- Downing Slate SW 2819ΔE 5.23 · noticeably different · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.3 points lower.
- Serious Gray SW 6256ΔE 5.35 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.7 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
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