Sherwin-Williams → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Sherwin-Williams Dovetail SW 7018
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Castle Gate (CSP-75), at ΔE 1.04 — near-exact.
Castle Gate is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.04 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 Castle Gate really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.04near-exact
- LRV
- 25.81Sherwin-Williams is 25.77
- Hex
- #908980#908A83 in Sherwin-Williams
Nearly the same lightness, more saturated.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Castle Gate is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Eagle Rock 1469ΔE 2.19 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 1.3 points lower.
- Taos Taupe 2111-40ΔE 2.59 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 2.1 points lower.
- Cathedral Gray CSP-205ΔE 3.24 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.6 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
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