Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Downtown CSP-165
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Honed Soapstone (SW 9126), at ΔE 2.19 — very close.
Honed Soapstone is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 2.19 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 Honed Soapstone really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.19very close
- LRV
- 31.31Benjamin Moore is 33.02
- Hex
- #9D9887#A39A88 in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.7 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Honed Soapstone is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Rushing River SW 7746ΔE 2.51 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.5 points higher.
- At Ease Soldier SW 9127ΔE 2.56 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.4 points lower.
- Herbal Wash SW 7739ΔE 2.73 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore Downtown CSP-165 matched across all 13 brands →