Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Moonshine OC-56
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Opaline (SW 6189), at ΔE 1.68 — near-exact.
Opaline is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.68 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 Opaline really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.68near-exact
- LRV
- 73.05Benjamin Moore is 66.53
- Hex
- #DCDFD7#D6D8CF in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is lighter. Its LRV is 6.5 points higher.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Opaline is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Silverpointe SW 7653ΔE 1.73 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 2.6 points lower.
- Pine Frost SW 9656ΔE 1.75 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.4 points lower.
- Filmy Green SW 6190ΔE 1.81 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
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