Sherwin-Williams → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Sherwin-Williams Dried Lavender SW 9072
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Oxford Gray (2128-40), at ΔE 2.57 — very close.
Oxford Gray is the closest Benjamin Moore makes, but at ΔE 2.57 it is a near miss rather than a match. Expect a visible difference where the two meet — on adjoining walls, or against existing trim.
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 Oxford Gray really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.57very close
- LRV
- 28.78Sherwin-Williams is 29.32
- Hex
- #8290A0#8595AA in Sherwin-Williams
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.5 points lower.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Oxford Gray is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Flower Box CSP-530ΔE 2.75 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift.
- Steel Blue 823ΔE 4.75 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 6.0 points higher.
- Denim Wash 838ΔE 4.76 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.8 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Sherwin-Williams Dried Lavender SW 9072 matched across all 13 brands →