Sherwin-Williams → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Sherwin-Williams Let it Rain SW 9152
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Delray Gray (1614), at ΔE 1.75 — near-exact.
Delray Gray is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.75 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 Delray Gray really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.75near-exact
- LRV
- 34.93Sherwin-Williams is 34.29
- Hex
- #9A9FA2#979FA5 in Sherwin-Williams
Nearly the same lightness, more muted. Its LRV is 0.6 points higher.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Delray Gray is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Pewter 2121-30ΔE 1.92 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 0.5 points lower.
- Sweatshirt Gray 2126-40ΔE 1.93 · near-exact · The candidate is darker. Its LRV is 2.5 points lower.
- Pilgrim Haze 2132-50ΔE 2.40 · very close · The candidate is lighter. Its LRV is 3.5 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
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