Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Cole Stone CW-60
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Honed Soapstone (SW 9126), at ΔE 2.55 — very close.
Honed Soapstone is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 2.55 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 Honed Soapstone really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.55very close
- LRV
- 31.31Benjamin Moore is 32.87
- Hex
- #9D9887#A29886 in Benjamin Moore
Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.6 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Honed Soapstone is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Zeus SW 7744ΔE 2.74 · very close · The candidate is darker. Its LRV is 4.7 points lower.
- Urban Jungle SW 9117ΔE 2.97 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.2 points lower.
- Keystone Gray SW 7504ΔE 2.97 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.4 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore Cole Stone CW-60 matched across all 13 brands →