Sherwin-Williams → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Sherwin-Williams Silver Lake SW 9633
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Smoke (2122-40), at ΔE 1.28 — near-exact.
Smoke is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.28 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 Smoke really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.28near-exact
- LRV
- 56.39Sherwin-Williams is 52.8
- Hex
- #BAC8C9#B6C3C4 in Sherwin-Williams
The candidate is lighter. Its LRV is 3.6 points higher.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Smoke is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Wales Gray 1585ΔE 1.59 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.7 points higher.
- Yarmouth Blue HC-150ΔE 2.42 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 3.0 points higher.
- Gentle Gray 1626ΔE 2.71 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.4 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Sherwin-Williams Silver Lake SW 9633 matched across all 13 brands →