Sherwin-Williams → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Sherwin-Williams Windchill SW 9636
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Graytint (1611), at ΔE 1.05 — near-exact.
Graytint is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.05 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 Graytint really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.05near-exact
- LRV
- 68.56Sherwin-Williams is 68.01
- Hex
- #D8D9D8#D5D8D7 in Sherwin-Williams
The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 0.6 points higher.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Graytint is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Bunny Gray 2124-50ΔE 1.39 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.9 points higher.
- Pearl River 871ΔE 1.60 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter. Its LRV is 5.1 points higher.
- Gray Cloud 2126-60ΔE 1.86 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.7 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
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