Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Lavender Wash CSP-515
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is North Star (SW 6246), at ΔE 1.31 — near-exact.
North Star is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.31 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 North Star really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.31near-exact
- LRV
- 62.34Benjamin Moore is 64.79
- Hex
- #CAD0D2#CFD4D7 in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.5 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if North Star is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Misty SW 6232ΔE 1.70 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.9 points lower.
- Starry Night SW 6540ΔE 2.09 · very close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.3 points higher.
- Evening Shadow SW 7662ΔE 2.21 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 4.8 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
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