Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Nickel 2119-50
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Modern Lavender (SW 9688), at ΔE 2.80 — very close.
Modern Lavender is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 2.80 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 Modern Lavender really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.80very close
- LRV
- 40.47Benjamin Moore is 39.23
- Hex
- #A8AAB3#A2A9B1 in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.2 points higher.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Modern Lavender is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Morning Fog SW 6255ΔE 2.88 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.4 points higher.
- Steam Ship VS 404ΔE 2.88 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.4 points higher.
- Network Gray SW 7073ΔE 3.23 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore Nickel 2119-50 matched across all 13 brands →