Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Black HC-190
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Tricorn Black (SW 6258), at ΔE 0.64 — indistinguishable.
Tricorn Black is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 0.64 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 Tricorn Black really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 0.64indistinguishable
- LRV
- 2.85Benjamin Moore is 4.56
- Hex
- #2F2F30#313132 in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is darker. Its LRV is 1.7 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Tricorn Black is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Black Magic SW 6991ΔE 0.66 · indistinguishable · Nearly the same lightness. Its LRV is 1.4 points lower.
- Caviar SW 6990ΔE 0.71 · indistinguishable · Nearly the same lightness. Its LRV is 1.6 points lower.
- Domino SW 6989ΔE 2.73 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 1.2 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore Black HC-190 matched across all 13 brands →