Sherwin-Williams → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Sherwin-Williams Grays Harbor SW 6236
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Powell Gray (CW-665), at ΔE 1.27 — near-exact.
Powell Gray is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.27 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 Powell Gray really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.27near-exact
- LRV
- 14.61Sherwin-Williams is 12.12
- Hex
- #5A656C#596368 in Sherwin-Williams
The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.5 points higher.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Powell Gray is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Ocean Floor 1630ΔE 2.22 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
- Nocturnal Gray 2135-30ΔE 2.42 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.7 points higher.
- Anchor Gray 2126-30ΔE 2.76 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.4 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
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