Sherwin-Williams → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Sherwin-Williams Westchester Gray SW 2849
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Steel Wool (2121-20), at ΔE 2.20 — very close.
Steel Wool is the closest Benjamin Moore makes, but at ΔE 2.20 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 Steel Wool really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.20very close
- LRV
- 20.73Sherwin-Williams is 19.18
- Hex
- #787B7D#797978 in Sherwin-Williams
The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.6 points higher.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Steel Wool is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Asphalt CC-548ΔE 3.18 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 2.1 points higher.
- Lampblack CW-695ΔE 3.30 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.1 points higher.
- Granite AF-660ΔE 3.33 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.8 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Sherwin-Williams Westchester Gray SW 2849 matched across all 13 brands →