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Sherwin-Williams Repose Gray (SW 7015): closest Benjamin Moore matches

Published values: hex #CCC9C0, LRV 58.22. See Repose Gray on the Sherwin-Williams site

Computed match, not an official equivalent. We compare the digital color values each brand publishes using CIEDE2000 Delta E (lower is closer). Paint looks different on screens and in different light, so always check a physical sample on your wall before you buy.

Top 3 Benjamin Moore matches

ColorHexLRVDelta Evs Repose Gray
Apparition
860
#CCC8BE57.290.62
Practically identical
About the same lightness (LRV)
Nimbus
1465
#CFCCC459.40.89
Practically identical
Lighter (LRV 59.4 vs 58.22)
London Fog
1541
#CCC7BD56.441.07
Very close
Darker (LRV 56.44 vs 58.22)

Delta E closeness labels are our own rule of thumb, explained on the method page.

Compare samples before you buy

Repose Gray sample (Sherwin-Williams site) Apparition sample (Benjamin Moore site) Peel-and-stick samples: coming soon

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FAQ

What is the Benjamin Moore equivalent of Sherwin-Williams Repose Gray?

Neither brand publishes an official equivalent. Comparing published digital color values, the closest Benjamin Moore color is Apparition (860), with a CIEDE2000 Delta E of 0.62 (practically identical). The next closest are Nimbus (1465, Delta E 0.89) and London Fog (1541, Delta E 1.07).

What is the LRV of Repose Gray?

Sherwin-Williams publishes an LRV (light reflectance value) of 58.22 for Repose Gray (SW 7015). LRV runs from 0 (black) to 100 (white). Apparition has a published LRV of 57.29.

What is the hex code for Sherwin-Williams Repose Gray?

Sherwin-Williams publishes Repose Gray (SW 7015) as hex #CCC9C0. A hex code describes the color on screens; the real paint can look different depending on light, sheen and the surface.

How should I check whether the match works for me?

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.

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