Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Sherwin-Williams After the Storm SW 9685

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Benjamin Moore equivalent of Sherwin-Williams After the Storm SW 9685

The closest Benjamin Moore colour is After Midnight (CSP-630), at ΔE 2.70 — very close.

After the StormSherwin-Williams · SW 9685
After MidnightBenjamin Moore · CSP-630

After Midnight is the closest Benjamin Moore makes, but at ΔE 2.70 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 After Midnight really is

Delta E (CIEDE2000)
2.70very close
LRV
6.01Sherwin-Williams is 2.89
Hex
#33383E#2A3037 in Sherwin-Williams

The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 3.1 points higher.

Other Benjamin Moore options

Worth knowing if After Midnight is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.

  • Three-Piece-Suit 2062-10ΔE 3.33 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 2.8 points higher.
  • Midnight Dream 2129-10ΔE 3.56 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 1.7 points higher.
  • Black Satin 2131-10ΔE 3.98 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.7 points higher.

Matches in every other brand

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