Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Black Pepper 2130-40
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Downing Slate (SW 2819), at ΔE 2.08 — very close.
Downing Slate is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 2.08 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 Downing Slate really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.08very close
- LRV
- 20.76Benjamin Moore is 21.12
- Hex
- #777F86#717C86 in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is lighter, more muted.
Benjamin Moore and Sherwin-Williams publish LRV against their own measurements, and here the two disagree with the swatches: Downing Slate reads slightly lighter than Black Pepper in colour space while carrying the lower published LRV. Treat LRV as comparable within a brand, not across two.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Downing Slate is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Storm Cloud SW 6249ΔE 3.16 · very close · The candidate is lighter. Its LRV is 1.6 points higher.
- Stone Cold VS 418ΔE 3.16 · very close · The candidate is lighter. Its LRV is 1.6 points higher.
- Foggy Day SW 6235ΔE 3.67 · close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.6 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore Black Pepper 2130-40 matched across all 13 brands →