Sherwin-Williams → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Sherwin-Williams Rare Gray SW 6199
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Sabre Gray (1482), at ΔE 1.60 — near-exact.
Sabre Gray is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.60 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 Sabre Gray really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.60near-exact
- LRV
- 38.23Sherwin-Williams is 37.76
- Hex
- #A4A79E#A6A69B in Sherwin-Williams
Nearly the same lightness, with a small hue shift.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Sabre Gray is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Oilcloth CSP-760ΔE 2.23 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.5 points lower.
- Cape May Cobblestone 1474ΔE 2.25 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.4 points higher.
- Sea Gull Gray ES-72ΔE 2.46 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.4 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Sherwin-Williams Rare Gray SW 6199 matched across all 13 brands →