Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Tweed Coat CSP-85
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Going Grey (SW 9554), at ΔE 1.80 — near-exact.
Going Grey is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.80 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 Going Grey really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.80near-exact
- LRV
- 21.63Benjamin Moore is 23.19
- Hex
- #83807A#878279 in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 1.6 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Going Grey is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Adaptive Shade SW 7053ΔE 2.79 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 1.9 points lower.
- Terrain SW 9613ΔE 2.87 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated.
- Alloy SW 9569ΔE 2.87 · very close · The candidate is lighter. Its LRV is 2.3 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
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