Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Soot 2129-20
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Inkwell (SW 6992), at ΔE 2.07 — very close.
Inkwell is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 2.07 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 Inkwell really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.07very close
- LRV
- 3.63Benjamin Moore is 6.19
- Hex
- #31363A#373C41 in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is darker. Its LRV is 2.6 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Inkwell is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Black of Night SW 6993ΔE 2.27 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 2.5 points lower.
- Greenblack SW 6994ΔE 3.19 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.1 points lower.
- Cyberspace SW 7076ΔE 4.08 · close · The candidate is lighter.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore Soot 2129-20 matched across all 13 brands →