Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Sweatshirt Gray 2126-40
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Dustblu (SW 9161), at ΔE 0.85 — indistinguishable.
Dustblu is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 0.85 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)
- 0.85indistinguishable
- LRV
- 32.33Benjamin Moore is 31.79
- Hex
- #959BA0#92999E in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is lighter. Its LRV is 0.5 points higher.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Dustblu is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Steely Gray SW 7664ΔE 0.86 · indistinguishable · The candidate is darker. Its LRV is 1.4 points lower.
- Cadet SW 9143ΔE 1.34 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.6 points lower.
- Let it Rain SW 9152ΔE 1.93 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter. Its LRV is 2.5 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
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