Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Litchfield Gray HC-78
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Symmetry (SW 9601), at ΔE 0.86 — indistinguishable.
Symmetry is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 0.86 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 Symmetry really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 0.86indistinguishable
- LRV
- 60.64Benjamin Moore is 58.67
- Hex
- #D5CBBE#D5CABB in Benjamin Moore
Nearly the same lightness, more muted. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Symmetry is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Accessible Beige SW 7036ΔE 0.93 · indistinguishable · The candidate is darker. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
- Vintage Lace VS 303ΔE 0.93 · indistinguishable · The candidate is darker. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
- Soft Suede SW 9577ΔE 1.13 · near-exact · The candidate is darker. Its LRV is 1.5 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore Litchfield Gray HC-78 matched across all 13 brands →