Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Black Ink 2127-20
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Black of Night (SW 6993), at ΔE 1.49 — near-exact.
Black of Night is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.49 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 Black of Night really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.49near-exact
- LRV
- 3.64Benjamin Moore is 5.81
- Hex
- #323639#373A3D in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is darker. Its LRV is 2.2 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Black of Night is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Inkwell SW 6992ΔE 1.79 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 2.2 points lower.
- Greenblack SW 6994ΔE 2.05 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.7 points lower.
- Night Watch SW 9680ΔE 3.44 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.3 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
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