Sherwin-Williams → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Sherwin-Williams Earl Grey SW 7660
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Rainstorm (CSP-50), at ΔE 1.63 — near-exact.
Rainstorm is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.63 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 Rainstorm really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.63near-exact
- LRV
- 30.16Sherwin-Williams is 31.82
- Hex
- #929591#969A96 in Sherwin-Williams
The candidate is darker. Its LRV is 1.7 points lower.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Rainstorm is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Gray Cardigan 1600ΔE 2.26 · very close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.9 points higher.
- Puritan Gray HC-164ΔE 2.29 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.5 points higher.
- Storm AF-700ΔE 2.97 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 3.8 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Sherwin-Williams Earl Grey SW 7660 matched across all 13 brands →