Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Hampshire Gray HC-101
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Connected Gray (SW 6165), at ΔE 2.92 — very close.
Connected Gray is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 2.92 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 Connected Gray really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.92very close
- LRV
- 23.08Benjamin Moore is 25.45
- Hex
- #898473#908972 in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 2.4 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Connected Gray is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Wool Sweater VS 365ΔE 2.92 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 2.4 points lower.
- Bunglehouse Gray SW 2845ΔE 2.93 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.2 points higher.
- Serpent VS 380ΔE 2.93 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.2 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore Hampshire Gray HC-101 matched across all 13 brands →