Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Old Soul CSP-65
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Shiitake (SW 9173), at ΔE 1.17 — near-exact.
Shiitake is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.17 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 Shiitake really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.17near-exact
- LRV
- 51.21Benjamin Moore is 49.54
- Hex
- #C8BCAB#C4BAAB in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 1.7 points higher.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Shiitake is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Analytical Gray SW 7051ΔE 1.23 · near-exact · The candidate is darker. Its LRV is 2.1 points lower.
- Gray Fleece VS 374ΔE 1.23 · near-exact · The candidate is darker. Its LRV is 2.1 points lower.
- Minimalist SW 9611ΔE 1.50 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 2.8 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore Old Soul CSP-65 matched across all 13 brands →