Sherwin-Williams → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Sherwin-Williams Quarry Stone SW 9603
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Cathedral Gray (CSP-205), at ΔE 1.43 — near-exact.
Cathedral Gray is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.43 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 Cathedral Gray really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.43near-exact
- LRV
- 26.41Sherwin-Williams is 27.34
- Hex
- #938A7C#978E7F in Sherwin-Williams
The candidate is darker. Its LRV is 0.9 points lower.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Cathedral Gray is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Equestrian Gray 1553ΔE 2.34 · very close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.1 points lower.
- Raccoon Hollow 978ΔE 2.37 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 1.4 points higher.
- Weimaraner AF-155ΔE 2.52 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.6 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
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