Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Benjamin Moore Brewster Gray HC-162

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Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Brewster Gray HC-162

The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Cadet (SW 9143), at ΔE 3.07 — very close.

Brewster GrayBenjamin Moore · HC-162
CadetSherwin-Williams · SW 9143

Cadet is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 3.07 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 Cadet really is

Delta E (CIEDE2000)
3.07very close
LRV
31.22Benjamin Moore is 29.97
Hex
#91999C#8A9696 in Benjamin Moore

The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.3 points higher.

Other Sherwin-Williams options

Worth knowing if Cadet is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.

  • Morning at Sea SW 9634ΔE 3.42 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.8 points lower.
  • African Gray SW 9162ΔE 3.56 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
  • Steely Gray SW 7664ΔE 3.69 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift.

Matches in every other brand

See Benjamin Moore Brewster Gray HC-162 matched across all 13 brands →