Sherwin-Williams → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Sherwin-Williams Rarified Air SW 6525
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Fanfare (874), at ΔE 0.53 — indistinguishable.
Fanfare is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 0.53 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 Fanfare really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 0.53indistinguishable
- LRV
- 77.77Sherwin-Williams is 78.14
- Hex
- #E1E6E5#E1E6E6 in Sherwin-Williams
Nearly the same lightness.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Fanfare is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Marilyn's Dress 2125-60ΔE 0.61 · indistinguishable · The candidate is darker. Its LRV is 2.5 points lower.
- Stone White 2120-70ΔE 0.77 · indistinguishable · The candidate is darker. Its LRV is 2.7 points lower.
- Cascade White 2127-70ΔE 1.02 · near-exact · The candidate is darker. Its LRV is 4.4 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
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