Same name, different colors
Chelsea Gray: 2 paint colors share this name.
Benjamin Moore and Sherwin-Williams each sell a color called Chelsea Gray. They are close in name only. Here is how they actually differ.
Side by side
Set next to each other, the differences in value and undertone show up immediately.
Benjamin MooreChelsea GrayHC-168 · #86847CLRV23LightnessDarkUndertoneWarmView Benjamin Moore HC-168
Sherwin-WilliamsChelsea GraySW 2850 · #B6B7B0LRV47LightnessMediumUndertoneWarmView Sherwin-Williams SW 2850
What actually differs
Computed from measured values, not marketing descriptions.
HC-168 is 24 points darker than SW 2850.
Chelsea Gray · 2 brands
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