Sherwin-Williams → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Sherwin-Williams Caviar SW 6990
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Black (HC-190), at ΔE 0.71 — indistinguishable.
Black is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 0.71 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 Black really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 0.71indistinguishable
- LRV
- 4.56Sherwin-Williams is 2.97
- Hex
- #313132#313031 in Sherwin-Williams
Nearly the same lightness. Its LRV is 1.6 points higher.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Black is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Space Black 2119-10ΔE 1.11 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
- Jet Black 2120-10ΔE 1.11 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter. Its LRV is 1.7 points higher.
- Universal Black 2118-10ΔE 1.28 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter. Its LRV is 2.3 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Sherwin-Williams Caviar SW 6990 matched across all 13 brands →