Sherwin-Williams → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Sherwin-Williams Hippo VS 323
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Smoked Oyster (2109-40), at ΔE 2.38 — very close.
Smoked Oyster is the closest Benjamin Moore makes, but at ΔE 2.38 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 Smoked Oyster really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.38very close
- LRV
- 22.98Sherwin-Williams is 22.12
- Hex
- #8E7F79#8D7F75 in Sherwin-Williams
Nearly the same lightness, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.9 points higher.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Smoked Oyster is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Powell Smokehouse CW-360ΔE 2.38 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.9 points higher.
- Gotham CSP-385ΔE 2.69 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted.
- Stardust 2108-40ΔE 2.92 · very close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Sherwin-Williams Hippo VS 323 matched across all 13 brands →