Sherwin Williams Essential Gray vs. Benjamin Moore Cosmopolitan

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. Sherwin Williams SW 6002 leans towards hues, while Benjamin Moore CSP-100 is .
Sherwin Williams SW 6002 is more saturated than SW 6002
Despite their differences, both colors share a similar value, Sherwin Williams SW 6002 radiating a lighter essence compared to CSP-100.

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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Sherwin Williams Essential Gray vs. Benjamin Moore Cosmopolitan
Hue
20
43
Saturation
4
12
more saturated
Lightness
?Simple 0–100% measure derived from the min/max of the sRGB channels. It is not aligned with human visual perception - use CIE L* for perceptual lightness.
73
70
darker
LRV
?Light Reflectance Value measures the percentage of light reflected by a color. It ranges from 0 (absolute black) to 100 (pure white, all light reflected).
48.39
46.47
looks darker
CIE L
?Perceptual lightness.
Lightness value from CIE Lab color space.
Values from 0 (black) to 100 (diffuse white)
75.045
74.116
looks darker
Color difference ΔE*₀₀
?CIE color difference.
Smaller is closer:
~0–1 (imperceptible),
1–2 (just noticeable),
2–5 (small difference),
5–10 (clear),
more than 10 (very different).
5.433
Temperature:
Neutral
Warm
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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.

Color comparisons featuring Sherwin Williams Essential Gray

Essential Gray and Regatta comparison

SW6002 Essential Gray vs SW6517 Regatta

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Essential Gray and Mineral comparison

SW6002 Essential Gray vs SW9637 Mineral

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Essential Gray and Rainstorm comparison

SW6002 Essential Gray vs SW6230 Rainstorm

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Essential Gray and Commodore comparison

SW6002 Essential Gray vs SW6524 Commodore

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Essential Gray and Georgian Bay comparison

SW6002 Essential Gray vs SW6509 Georgian Bay

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Essential Gray and Seaworthy comparison

SW6002 Essential Gray vs SW7620 Seaworthy

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Essential Gray and Gale Force comparison

SW6002 Essential Gray vs SW7605 Gale Force

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Essential Gray and Endless Sea comparison

SW6002 Essential Gray vs SW9150 Endless Sea

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Essential Gray and Sea Mariner comparison

SW6002 Essential Gray vs SW9640 Sea Mariner

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Essential Gray and A la Mode comparison

SW6002 Essential Gray vs 2109-70 A la Mode

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Essential Gray and Calm comparison

SW6002 Essential Gray vs OC-22 Calm

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Essential Gray and Winter Calm comparison

SW6002 Essential Gray vs 4001-1B Winter Calm

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Essential Gray and 14 Carrots comparison

SW6002 Essential Gray vs CSP-1110 14 Carrots

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Essential Gray and Fusion comparison

SW6002 Essential Gray vs AF-675 Fusion

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Essential Gray and Ice Fog comparison

SW6002 Essential Gray vs CSP-575 Ice Fog

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Essential Gray and Setting Plaster comparison

SW6002 Essential Gray vs 231 Setting Plaster

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Essential Gray and Stirabout comparison

SW6002 Essential Gray vs 300 Stirabout

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Essential Gray and Drop Cloth comparison

SW6002 Essential Gray vs 283 Drop Cloth

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Essential Gray and Light Gray comparison

SW6002 Essential Gray vs 17 Light Gray

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Essential Gray and Cornforth White comparison

SW6002 Essential Gray vs 228 Cornforth White

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Essential Gray and Vivid White comparison

SW6002 Essential Gray vs SW1G1 Vivid White

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Essential Gray and All White comparison

SW6002 Essential Gray vs 2005 All White

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Essential Gray and Palisade comparison

SW6002 Essential Gray vs SW7635 Palisade

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Essential Gray and Calypso comparison

SW6002 Essential Gray vs SW6950 Calypso

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Essential Gray and Greek Villa comparison

SW6002 Essential Gray vs SW7551 Greek Villa

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Essential Gray and Misty Gray comparison

SW6002 Essential Gray vs 2124-60 Misty Gray

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Essential Gray and Oakmoss comparison

SW6002 Essential Gray vs SW6180 Oakmoss

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Essential Gray and Manor House comparison

SW6002 Essential Gray vs SW7505 Manor House

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Essential Gray and Warm Eucalyptus (US) comparison

SW6002 Essential Gray vs 8004-28F Warm Eucalyptus (US)

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Essential Gray and Dried Thyme comparison

SW6002 Essential Gray vs SW6186 Dried Thyme

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Essential Gray and Studio Clay comparison

SW6002 Essential Gray vs CSP-380 Studio Clay

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Essential Gray and Studio Clay comparison

SW6002 Essential Gray vs MQ2-27 Studio Clay

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Essential Gray and Studio Beige comparison

SW6002 Essential Gray vs SW9602 Studio Beige

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Essential Gray and Comfort Grey comparison

SW6002 Essential Gray vs 12078 Comfort Grey

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Essential Gray and Opalescent comparison

SW6002 Essential Gray vs SW9686 Opalescent

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Essential Gray and Night Owl comparison

SW6002 Essential Gray vs SW7061 Night Owl

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