Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore After Midnight CSP-630
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Inkwell (SW 6992), at ΔE 1.47 — near-exact.
Inkwell is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.47 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 Inkwell really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.47near-exact
- LRV
- 3.63Benjamin Moore is 6.01
- Hex
- #31363A#33383E in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.4 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Inkwell is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Black of Night SW 6993ΔE 1.93 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.4 points lower.
- After the Storm SW 9685ΔE 2.70 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 3.1 points lower.
- Greenblack SW 6994ΔE 3.81 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.9 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
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