Sherwin-Williams → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Sherwin-Williams A La Mode SW 7116
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Opal (891), at ΔE 0.45 — indistinguishable.
Opal is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 0.45 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 Opal really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 0.45indistinguishable
- LRV
- 84.33Sherwin-Williams is 84.95
- Hex
- #F6ECDF#F6ECDE in Sherwin-Williams
Nearly the same lightness. Its LRV is 0.6 points lower.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Opal is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Winter Sky 2163-70ΔE 0.85 · indistinguishable · Nearly the same lightness, more muted. Its LRV is 2.6 points lower.
- Woodland Snow 2161-70ΔE 1.11 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.6 points higher.
- October Sky 2162-70ΔE 1.15 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.6 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
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