Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Silver Satin 856
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Ethereal White (SW 6182), at ΔE 0.46 — indistinguishable.
Ethereal White is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 0.46 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 Ethereal White really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 0.46indistinguishable
- LRV
- 75.9Benjamin Moore is 74.9
- Hex
- #E3E2D9#E3E2DA in Benjamin Moore
Nearly the same lightness. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Ethereal White is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Tear Drop VS 399ΔE 0.46 · indistinguishable · Nearly the same lightness. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
- Moderne White SW 6168ΔE 0.72 · indistinguishable · The candidate is darker.
- Spare White SW 6203ΔE 0.72 · indistinguishable · The candidate is lighter. Its LRV is 2.4 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore Silver Satin 856 matched across all 13 brands →