Sherwin-Williams → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Sherwin-Williams Savvy Tan VS 382
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Smoky Ash (986), at ΔE 1.35 — near-exact.
Smoky Ash is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.35 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 Smoky Ash really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.35near-exact
- LRV
- 26.8Sherwin-Williams is 25.99
- Hex
- #998B75#998970 in Sherwin-Williams
The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 0.8 points higher.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Smoky Ash is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Elk Horn AF-105ΔE 1.96 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 1.3 points lower.
- Wet Clay CSP-1045ΔE 2.22 · very close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.5 points lower.
- Free Spirit 245ΔE 2.47 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 1.6 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Sherwin-Williams Savvy Tan VS 382 matched across all 13 brands →