Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Upper West Side CSP-70
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Illusion (SW 9592), at ΔE 1.39 — near-exact.
Illusion is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.39 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 Illusion really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.39near-exact
- LRV
- 39.61Benjamin Moore is 39.06
- Hex
- #B0A899#AFA79B in Benjamin Moore
Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.6 points higher.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Illusion is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Dorian Gray SW 7017ΔE 1.71 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, more muted.
- Thimble VS 349ΔE 1.71 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, more muted.
- Gray Area SW 7052ΔE 1.71 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore Upper West Side CSP-70 matched across all 13 brands →