Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Charcoal Linen 2133-40
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Downing Slate (SW 2819), at ΔE 2.36 — very close.
Downing Slate is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 2.36 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)
- 2.36very close
- LRV
- 20.76Benjamin Moore is 21.95
- Hex
- #777F86#7C7F84 in Benjamin Moore
Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.2 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Downing Slate is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Serious Gray SW 6256ΔE 2.51 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.8 points higher.
- Prime Time VS 429ΔE 2.51 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.8 points higher.
- Scattered Showers SW 9559ΔE 2.76 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore Charcoal Linen 2133-40 matched across all 13 brands →