Sherwin-Williams → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Sherwin-Williams Inkwell SW 6992
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is After Midnight (CSP-630), at ΔE 1.47 — near-exact.
After Midnight is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.47 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 After Midnight really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.47near-exact
- LRV
- 6.01Sherwin-Williams is 3.63
- Hex
- #33383E#31363A in Sherwin-Williams
The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.4 points higher.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if After Midnight is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Black Ink 2127-20ΔE 1.79 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 2.2 points higher.
- Midnight Dream 2129-10ΔE 1.86 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
- Black Satin 2131-10ΔE 2.04 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.9 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
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