Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Par Four 470
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Wavecrest (SW 9672), at ΔE 1.61 — near-exact.
Wavecrest is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.61 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 Wavecrest really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.61near-exact
- LRV
- 69.3Benjamin Moore is 64.33
- Hex
- #D3DCCD#D1D7C7 in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.0 points higher.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Wavecrest is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Frostwork SW 0059ΔE 1.83 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 2.8 points lower.
- Pine Frost SW 9656ΔE 2.58 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted. Its LRV is 0.8 points higher.
- Filmy Green SW 6190ΔE 2.63 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift.
Matches in every other brand
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