Sherwin-Williams → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Sherwin-Williams Chelsea Gray SW 2850
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Bone Black (CW-715), at ΔE 1.57 — near-exact.
Bone Black is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.57 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 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 Bone Black really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.57near-exact
- LRV
- 47.47Sherwin-Williams is 46.86
- Hex
- #B9B8AE#B6B7B0 in Sherwin-Williams
Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.6 points higher.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Bone Black is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Gray Huskie 1473ΔE 1.64 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.4 points lower.
- Coventry Gray HC-169ΔE 1.69 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.3 points higher.
- Sea Haze 2137-50ΔE 1.72 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 1.5 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Sherwin-Williams Chelsea Gray SW 2850 matched across all 13 brands →