Sherwin-Williams → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Sherwin-Williams Meander SW 9522
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Finnie Gray (CW-55), at ΔE 0.94 — indistinguishable.
Finnie Gray is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 0.94 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 Finnie Gray really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 0.94indistinguishable
- LRV
- 41.96Sherwin-Williams is 42.46
- Hex
- #B4AC99#B6AE99 in Sherwin-Williams
The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 0.5 points lower.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Finnie Gray is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Kid Gloves CSP-175ΔE 1.40 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 1.5 points lower.
- Embassy Green 1523ΔE 1.49 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated.
- Sag Harbor Gray HC-95ΔE 1.49 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated.
Matches in every other brand
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