Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Heaven 2118-70
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Opalescent (SW 9686), at ΔE 0.44 — indistinguishable.
Opalescent is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 0.44 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)
- 0.44indistinguishable
- LRV
- 74.64Benjamin Moore is 75.26
- Hex
- #DFE0E3#E1E2E5 in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is darker. Its LRV is 0.6 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.
- Blue Iris SW 9687ΔE 1.27 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.3 points lower.
- Icicle SW 6238ΔE 2.23 · very close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
- Starry Night SW 6540ΔE 2.42 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 6.2 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
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