Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Mt. Rainier Gray 2129-60
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Upward (SW 6239), at ΔE 1.42 — near-exact.
Upward is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.42 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 Upward really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.42near-exact
- LRV
- 57.4Benjamin Moore is 59.48
- Hex
- #BFC9D0#C1CDD3 in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.1 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Upward is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Mild Blue SW 6533ΔE 2.19 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 6.0 points higher.
- Sleepy Blue SW 6225ΔE 2.36 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.7 points lower.
- Sleepy Hollow SW 9145ΔE 2.50 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 2.8 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
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