Benjamin Moore Edgecomb Gray (HC-173): closest Sherwin-Williams matches

Neither brand publishes an official equivalent. Comparing published digital color values, the closest Sherwin-Williams color is Dumpling (SW 9616), with a CIEDE2000 Delta E of 1.18 (very close). The next closest are Accolade (SW 9516, Delta E 1.25) and Grecian Ivory (SW 7541, Delta E 1.66).

Benjamin Moore publishes an LRV (light reflectance value) of 63.09 for Edgecomb Gray (HC-173). LRV runs from 0 (black) to 100 (white). Dumpling has a published LRV of 63.543.

Benjamin Moore publishes Edgecomb Gray (HC-173) as hex #D9D3C4. A hex code describes the color on screens; the real paint can look different depending on light, sheen and the surface.

Put a physical sample of both colors side by side on your wall and look at them in morning, afternoon and evening light. A Delta E under 2 is usually hard to tell apart side by side; above 3.5 most people will see a difference.