Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Pewter 2121-30
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Dustblu (SW 9161), at ΔE 1.09 — near-exact.
Dustblu is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.09 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 Dustblu really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.09near-exact
- LRV
- 32.33Benjamin Moore is 33.77
- Hex
- #959BA0#979C9F in Benjamin Moore
Nearly the same lightness, more saturated. Its LRV is 1.4 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Dustblu is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- African Gray SW 9162ΔE 1.75 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.8 points lower.
- Cadet SW 9143ΔE 1.84 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.5 points lower.
- Let it Rain SW 9152ΔE 1.92 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 0.5 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
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