Sherwin-Williams → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Sherwin-Williams Sea Salt SW 6204
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Gray Cashmere (2138-60), at ΔE 0.79 — indistinguishable.
Gray Cashmere is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 0.79 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 Gray Cashmere really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 0.79indistinguishable
- LRV
- 64.53Sherwin-Williams is 63.23
- Hex
- #CFD5CD#CDD2CA in Sherwin-Williams
The candidate is lighter. Its LRV is 1.3 points higher.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Gray Cashmere is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Cliffside Gray HC-180ΔE 1.18 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 2.7 points lower.
- Arctic Gray 1577ΔE 1.21 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.2 points lower.
- Sleigh Bells 1480ΔE 1.27 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 2.9 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
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