Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Evening Skyline CSP-505
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Gris Morado (SW 9156), at ΔE 2.75 — very close.
Gris Morado is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 2.75 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 Gris Morado really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.75very close
- LRV
- 26.17Benjamin Moore is 26.64
- Hex
- #8F8A91#91898B in Benjamin Moore
Nearly the same lightness, with a small hue shift.
Benjamin Moore and Sherwin-Williams publish LRV against their own measurements, and here the two disagree with the swatches: Gris Morado reads slightly lighter than Evening Skyline in colour space while carrying the lower published LRV. Treat LRV as comparable within a brand, not across two.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Gris Morado is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Slate Violet SW 9155ΔE 2.75 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 2.4 points higher.
- Moonlit Orchid SW 9153ΔE 3.41 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.1 points higher.
- Autumn Orchid SW 9157ΔE 3.64 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 2.7 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore Evening Skyline CSP-505 matched across all 13 brands →