Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Templeton Gray HC-161
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Portsmouth (SW 9644), at ΔE 1.30 — near-exact.
Portsmouth is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.30 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 Portsmouth really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.30near-exact
- LRV
- 21.94Benjamin Moore is 23.9
- Hex
- #768482#778686 in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Portsmouth is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Blustery Sky SW 9140ΔE 4.19 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.2 points lower.
- Moody Blue SW 6221ΔE 4.38 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 2.6 points higher.
- Scattered Showers SW 9559ΔE 4.39 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.1 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
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