Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Gentle Butterfly 2173-70
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Intimate White (SW 6322), at ΔE 2.16 — very close.
Intimate White is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 2.16 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 Intimate White really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.16very close
- LRV
- 77.09Benjamin Moore is 81.64
- Hex
- #F0E1D8#F7E8E2 in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.5 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Intimate White is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Faint Coral SW 6329ΔE 2.59 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 6.3 points lower.
- Lotus Petal SW 9697ΔE 2.70 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 5.0 points lower.
- Cotton Candy SW 9692ΔE 3.38 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.2 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore Gentle Butterfly 2173-70 matched across all 13 brands →