Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Tavern Gray CW-40
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Bunglehouse Gray (SW 2845), at ΔE 2.27 — very close.
Bunglehouse Gray is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 2.27 it is a near miss rather than a match. Expect a visible difference where the two meet — on adjoining walls, or against existing trim.
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 Bunglehouse Gray really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.27very close
- LRV
- 27.65Benjamin Moore is 26.6
- Hex
- #988F7B#918A75 in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.1 points higher.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Bunglehouse Gray is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Serpent VS 380ΔE 2.27 · very close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.1 points higher.
- Featherstone SW 9518ΔE 2.53 · very close · The candidate is lighter. Its LRV is 1.9 points higher.
- Connected Gray SW 6165ΔE 2.75 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 3.5 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore Tavern Gray CW-40 matched across all 13 brands →