Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Spring Valley 438
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Valleyview (SW 9673), at ΔE 1.94 — near-exact.
Valleyview is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.94 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 Valleyview really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.94near-exact
- LRV
- 57.89Benjamin Moore is 55.73
- Hex
- #C2CCAC#C0CBB1 in Benjamin Moore
Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.2 points higher.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Valleyview is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Bonsai Tint SW 6436ΔE 2.07 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 4.8 points higher.
- Holly Glen SW 9678ΔE 3.69 · close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.3 points higher.
- Baize Green SW 6429ΔE 3.85 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.8 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
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