Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Silver Streak 2119-40
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Downing Slate (SW 2819), at ΔE 1.89 — near-exact.
Downing Slate 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 Downing Slate really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.89near-exact
- LRV
- 20.76Benjamin Moore is 20.72
- Hex
- #777F86#757B83 in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Downing Slate is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Before the Storm SW 9564ΔE 3.05 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 2.4 points lower.
- Serious Gray SW 6256ΔE 3.45 · very close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
- Prime Time VS 429ΔE 3.45 · very close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
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