Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Mesquite 501
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Recycled Glass (SW 7747), at ΔE 1.61 — near-exact.
Recycled Glass 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 Recycled Glass really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.61near-exact
- LRV
- 51.03Benjamin Moore is 53.24
- Hex
- #BDC0A0#C3C6A4 in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 2.2 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Recycled Glass is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Baize Green SW 6429ΔE 2.07 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.3 points higher.
- Valleyview SW 9673ΔE 2.90 · very close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.7 points higher.
- Shagreen SW 6422ΔE 3.36 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.7 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
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