Sherwin-Williams → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Sherwin-Williams Solitary Slate SW 9598
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is River Silt (CSP-180), at ΔE 1.19 — near-exact.
River Silt is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.19 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 River Silt really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.19near-exact
- LRV
- 21.08Sherwin-Williams is 19.47
- Hex
- #827B6D#80796D in Sherwin-Williams
The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 1.6 points higher.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if River Silt is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Carter Gray CW-80ΔE 1.36 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.4 points higher.
- Sparrow AF-720ΔE 1.46 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 1.7 points higher.
- Randolph Stone CW-75ΔE 1.77 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 2.7 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
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