Benjamin Moore Richmond Gray vs. Sherwin Williams Stardew

We understand how important it is to remember the details. The colors, each with their own unique beauty and value, are truly special. It's important to note that the colors have different hues. Benjamin Moore HC-96 leans towards yellow hues, while Sherwin Williams SW 9138 is blue.
Benjamin Moore HC-96 and Sherwin Williams SW 9138 differ significantly in saturation. Benjamin Moore HC-96 is more saturated.
Despite their differences, both colors share a similar value, Benjamin Moore HC-96 radiating a lighter essence compared to SW 9138.

Supported paint brands for comparison: Behr, Benjamin Moore, Farrow and Ball, Dulux, Jotun, Little Greene, NCS, Ral Classic, Ral Design, Ral Effect, Sherwin Williams, Valspar, Tikkurila

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Benjamin Moore Richmond Gray vs. Sherwin Williams Stardew
Technical color comparison for Benjamin Moore Richmond Gray and Sherwin Williams Stardew
Benjamin Moore Richmond GraySherwin Williams Stardew
Shared hue scale
12
Hue
48°yellow192°blue
Saturation
27%9%less saturated
Lightness?Simple 0–100% measure derived from the minimum and maximum sRGB channels. Use CIE L* for perceptual lightness.
74%68%darker
LRV?Light Reflectance Value measures the percentage of light reflected by a color, from 0 for absolute black to 100 for pure white.
56.1343.06looks darker
CIE L?Perceptual lightness. CIE Lab lightness ranges from 0 for black to 100 for diffuse white.
80.10771.747looks darker
Color difference ΔE*₀₀?CIE color difference. Smaller is closer: about 0–1 is imperceptible, 1–2 just noticeable, 2–5 a small difference, 5–10 clear, and more than 10 very different.
15.673
Temperature
WarmCool
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Please note that the color shown on this page is a representation and might not exactly match the real shade of the cards, fan decks, or color collections. Your monitor, browser, and screen angle can all affect how the paint looks, so it may not be the same as what you see here. All information on this page is based on RGB and HEX values provided by manufacturers.

It's important to keep in mind that the same color may appear differently on various surfaces due to the nature of those surfaces. For example, the same shade will look different on a rough wall compared to the smooth surface of cabinets.

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