Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Puritan Gray HC-164
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Earl Grey (SW 7660), at ΔE 2.29 — very close.
Earl Grey is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 2.29 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 Earl Grey really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.29very close
- LRV
- 31.82Benjamin Moore is 34.29
- Hex
- #969A96#979F9B in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.5 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Earl Grey is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Acacia Haze SW 9132ΔE 3.08 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.1 points lower.
- Breakwater SW 9638ΔE 3.29 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 4.0 points higher.
- Unusual Gray SW 7059ΔE 3.41 · very close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.8 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore Puritan Gray HC-164 matched across all 13 brands →