Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Almost Black 2130-30
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Perle Noir (SW 9154), at ΔE 0.79 — indistinguishable.
Perle Noir is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 0.79 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 Perle Noir really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 0.79indistinguishable
- LRV
- 7.52Benjamin Moore is 9.34
- Hex
- #4F4D51#4F4E53 in Benjamin Moore
Nearly the same lightness. Its LRV is 1.8 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Perle Noir is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Cyberspace SW 7076ΔE 3.83 · close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.9 points lower.
- Peppercorn SW 7674ΔE 4.68 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted.
- Sea Mariner SW 9640ΔE 4.82 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.7 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
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