Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Gallery Buff CSP-225
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Outrigger (SW 9517), at ΔE 1.01 — near-exact.
Outrigger is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.01 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 Outrigger really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.01near-exact
- LRV
- 45.1Benjamin Moore is 46.22
- Hex
- #BBB2A0#BFB5A3 in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is darker. Its LRV is 1.1 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Outrigger is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Analytical Gray SW 7051ΔE 1.22 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, more muted. Its LRV is 1.3 points higher.
- Gray Fleece VS 374ΔE 1.22 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, more muted. Its LRV is 1.3 points higher.
- Whisper SW 9591ΔE 1.43 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore Gallery Buff CSP-225 matched across all 13 brands →