Sherwin-Williams → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Sherwin-Williams Gray October VS 419
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Wolf Gray (2127-40), at ΔE 2.24 — very close.
Wolf Gray is the closest Benjamin Moore makes, but at ΔE 2.24 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 Wolf Gray really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.24very close
- LRV
- 21.19Sherwin-Williams is 19.55
- Hex
- #727C83#727C7F in Sherwin-Williams
Nearly the same lightness, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.6 points higher.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Wolf Gray is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Steep Cliff Gray 2122-20ΔE 2.38 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
- Gray Pinstripe 1588ΔE 2.54 · very close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.5 points higher.
- Montpelier AF-555ΔE 2.72 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.8 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Sherwin-Williams Gray October VS 419 matched across all 13 brands →