Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Gray Shower 2125-30
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Before the Storm (SW 9564), at ΔE 2.39 — very close.
Before the Storm is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 2.39 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 Before the Storm really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.39very close
- LRV
- 18.37Benjamin Moore is 18.29
- Hex
- #74777A#6D7378 in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is lighter, more muted.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Before the Storm is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Wall Street SW 7665ΔE 2.65 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 3.4 points lower.
- Night Out SW 9560ΔE 3.50 · close · The candidate is darker. Its LRV is 4.2 points lower.
- Gibraltar SW 6257ΔE 4.05 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 4.5 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore Gray Shower 2125-30 matched across all 13 brands →