Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Benjamin Moore Lilac Hush CSP-490

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Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Lilac Hush CSP-490

The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Crushed Ice (SW 7647), at ΔE 1.28 — near-exact.

Lilac HushBenjamin Moore · CSP-490
Crushed IceSherwin-Williams · SW 7647

Crushed Ice is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.28 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 Crushed Ice really is

Delta E (CIEDE2000)
1.28near-exact
LRV
65.54Benjamin Moore is 63.89
Hex
#D6D3CC#D6D2CD in Benjamin Moore

Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.6 points higher.

Other Sherwin-Williams options

Worth knowing if Crushed Ice is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.

  • Touch of Grey SW 9549ΔE 1.32 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.5 points lower.
  • Big Chill SW 7648ΔE 1.48 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.2 points lower.
  • Grey Heron SW 9566ΔE 1.50 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.9 points higher.

Matches in every other brand

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