Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Duxbury Gray HC-163
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Retreat (SW 6207), at ΔE 2.71 — very close.
Retreat is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 2.71 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 Retreat really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.71very close
- LRV
- 20.87Benjamin Moore is 23.6
- Hex
- #7A8076#7F867F in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.7 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Retreat is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Homeland VS 416ΔE 2.71 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.7 points lower.
- Taiga SW 9654ΔE 2.95 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.
- Willowleaf SW 9649ΔE 3.17 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore Duxbury Gray HC-163 matched across all 13 brands →