Sherwin-Williams → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Sherwin-Williams Renwick Heather SW 2818
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Smoked Oyster (2109-40), at ΔE 2.23 — very close.
Smoked Oyster is the closest Benjamin Moore makes, but at ΔE 2.23 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 Sherwin-Williams and Benjamin Moore
Most people comparing Sherwin-Williams to Benjamin Moore 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 Smoked Oyster really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.23very close
- LRV
- 22.98Sherwin-Williams is 21.48
- Hex
- #8E7F79#8B7D7B in Sherwin-Williams
The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.5 points higher.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Smoked Oyster is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Powell Smokehouse CW-360ΔE 2.23 · very close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.5 points higher.
- Gotham CSP-385ΔE 3.75 · close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.8 points higher.
- Stone 2112-40ΔE 3.86 · close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.1 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Sherwin-Williams Renwick Heather SW 2818 matched across all 13 brands →