Sherwin-Williams → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Sherwin-Williams Link Gray SW 6200
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Gunsmith Gray (CW-65), at ΔE 2.30 — very close.
Gunsmith Gray is the closest Benjamin Moore makes, but at ΔE 2.30 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 Gunsmith Gray really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.30very close
- LRV
- 23.77Sherwin-Williams is 20.58
- Hex
- #858374#7F7E72 in Sherwin-Williams
The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 3.2 points higher.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Gunsmith Gray is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Carter Gray CW-80ΔE 2.72 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.3 points higher.
- Geddy Gray CW-720ΔE 3.02 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.1 points higher.
- Asphalt CC-548ΔE 3.15 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.7 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Sherwin-Williams Link Gray SW 6200 matched across all 13 brands →