Sherwin-Williams → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Sherwin-Williams River Reed SW 9534
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Smoky Ash (986), at ΔE 2.13 — very close.
Smoky Ash is the closest Benjamin Moore makes, but at ΔE 2.13 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 Smoky Ash really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.13very close
- LRV
- 26.8Sherwin-Williams is 24.79
- Hex
- #998B75#94876E in Sherwin-Williams
The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Smoky Ash is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Worn Leather Shoes CSP-135ΔE 2.25 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.4 points higher.
- Mortar CC-574ΔE 2.27 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
- Elk Horn AF-105ΔE 2.35 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
Matches in every other brand
See Sherwin-Williams River Reed SW 9534 matched across all 13 brands →