Same name, different colors
Glimmer: 2 paint colors share this name.
Benjamin Moore and Sherwin-Williams each sell a color called Glimmer. 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 MooreGlimmer342 · #F7D64FLRV65LightnessLightUndertoneWarmView Benjamin Moore 342
Sherwin-WilliamsGlimmerSW 6476 · #E0E7E2LRV78LightnessVery LightUndertoneWarmView Sherwin-Williams SW 6476
What actually differs
Computed from measured values, not marketing descriptions.
342 is 14 points darker than SW 6476.
Glimmer · 2 brands
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