Sherwin-Williams → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Sherwin-Williams Acier SW 9170
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Willow Creek (1468), at ΔE 1.38 — near-exact.
Willow Creek is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.38 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 Willow Creek really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.38near-exact
- LRV
- 34.48Sherwin-Williams is 31.99
- Hex
- #A29D96#9E9991 in Sherwin-Williams
The candidate is lighter. Its LRV is 2.5 points higher.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Willow Creek is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Escarpment CC-518ΔE 1.38 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter. Its LRV is 2.5 points higher.
- Gothic Arch CSP-80ΔE 1.47 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 0.9 points lower.
- Graystone 1475ΔE 1.63 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.5 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
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