Sherwin-Williams → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Sherwin-Williams Useful Gray SW 7050
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Ice Formations (973), at ΔE 1.10 — near-exact.
Ice Formations is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.10 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 Ice Formations really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.10near-exact
- LRV
- 55.05Sherwin-Williams is 59.1
- Hex
- #CBC6B8#CFCABD in Sherwin-Williams
The candidate is darker. Its LRV is 4.0 points lower.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Ice Formations is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Revere Pewter HC-172ΔE 1.10 · near-exact · The candidate is darker. Its LRV is 4.0 points lower.
- Rodeo 1534ΔE 1.31 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.7 points higher.
- Sea Salt CSP-95ΔE 1.31 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
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