Sherwin-Williams → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Sherwin-Williams Grayish SW 6001
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Angelica (AF-665), at ΔE 1.13 — near-exact.
Angelica is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.13 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 Angelica really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.13near-exact
- LRV
- 61.82Sherwin-Williams is 59.68
- Hex
- #D4CECB#CFCAC7 in Sherwin-Williams
The candidate is lighter. Its LRV is 2.1 points higher.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Angelica is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Portland Gray 2109-60ΔE 1.30 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 0.5 points higher.
- Cement Gray 2112-60ΔE 1.98 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift.
- Lilac Hush CSP-490ΔE 2.26 · very close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.2 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Sherwin-Williams Grayish SW 6001 matched across all 13 brands →