Deep Silver → Sherwin Williams
The closest Sherwin Williams matches for Benjamin Moore Deep Silver (2124-30), ranked by perceptual color distance.
Finding a Sherwin Williams Equivalent for Deep Silver
If you love Benjamin Moore Deep Silver but need a Sherwin Williams alternative, you are not alone. This is one of the most common cross-brand paint matching searches, whether you are working with a painter who prefers Sherwin Williams, your local store does not carry Benjamin Moore, or you simply want to compare prices across brands before committing.
Deep Silver (2124-30) is a dark gray with cool dark gray undertones. A cool, dark gray with subtle green undertones. Deeper than Fieldstone, lighter than Raccoon Fur. Solid and reliable. To find a good Sherwin Williams match, we need a color that captures not just the right depth (LRV 16.44) but also that specific undertone character. That is where Delta E color science comes in.
We calculated the perceptual color distance between Deep Silver and every Sherwin Williams color using the CIE2000 Delta E formula, which measures how different two colors look to the human eye. A Delta E under 2 means most people cannot tell the colors apart. Between 2 and 4, you might notice a difference in certain lighting. Above 5, the difference is clearly visible side by side.
The results are decent but not perfect. The closest Sherwin Williams option is Pewter Cast (SW 7673) with a Delta E of 4, which is a "good match" level match. Pewter Cast is warmer. Deep Silver is cooler and greener. You will want to test a sample before committing, as the difference may be noticeable in certain lighting.
Sherwin Williams Matches for Deep Silver
Pewter Cast is warmer. Deep Silver is cooler and greener.
| Deep Silver | Pewter Cast | |
|---|---|---|
| LRV | 16.44 | 18 |
| Hex | #7F8178 | #8E8B86 |
| Undertone | Cool Dark Gray | Warm Dark Gray |
| Family | Gray | Gray |
Undertone Comparison
Deep Silver has cool dark gray undertones. A cool, dark gray with subtle green undertones. Deeper than Fieldstone, lighter than Raccoon Fur. Solid and reliable.
Pewter Cast has warm dark gray undertones. A dark warm gray. Rich and sophisticated.
The undertone difference is worth paying attention to. While they are close in overall appearance, the different undertones mean they may diverge in certain lighting. Deep Silver's cool dark gray quality may read differently than Pewter Cast's warm dark gray character, especially in rooms with strong directional light or colored accents that could pull out one undertone more than the other. Test a sample in your specific room before committing.
How These Colors Behave in Different Lighting
Deep Silver in Your Room
The green is subtle. Reads as a cool dark gray in most conditions. The green prevents it from feeling sterile.
Pewter Cast in Your Room
Warm and substantial. A solid dark gray.
LRV and Brightness
Deep Silver has an LRV of 16.44, while Pewter Cast has an LRV of 18. These two colors reflect a very similar amount of light, so you should not notice a significant difference in room brightness when switching between them. The room will feel approximately the same in terms of light and space, which makes this a smoother transition.
Best Rooms for Deep Silver
Benjamin Moore recommends Deep Silver for: accent wall, exterior, cabinets, office, bathroom vanity. With an LRV of 16.44, this is a dark color that absorbs more light than it reflects. It makes a bold statement and works beautifully on accent walls, front doors, exterior trim, and features where drama is the goal. In a full room, make sure you have good lighting and bright white trim for contrast.
Pewter Cast is recommended for: accent wall, cabinets, exterior, office. Both colors are recommended for similar applications, which confirms that this is a practical cross-brand match. You can use Pewter Cast in the same rooms you planned for Deep Silver.
Deep Silver in Other Brands
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Frequently Asked Questions
The closest Sherwin Williams match for Deep Silver (2124-30) is Pewter Cast (SW 7673) with a Delta E of 4, which rates as a "good match" match. Pewter Cast is warmer. Deep Silver is cooler and greener. Delta E measures perceptual color distance on a scale where under 2 means nearly identical, 2 to 4 means close with subtle differences, and over 5 means clearly noticeable.
No, they are not identical. Deep Silver is a Benjamin Moore color with cool dark gray undertones and an LRV of 16.44. Pewter Cast is a Sherwin Williams color with warm dark gray undertones and an LRV of 18. With a Delta E of 4, the difference is subtle and mainly visible in direct side-by-side comparison. Paint formulations differ between brands, so even colors with similar values can look slightly different due to pigment concentration, binders, and finish.
With a Delta E of 4, the difference is enough that they should not be used on adjacent walls in the same room. You can use them in separate rooms of the same house, but be aware that walking from one room to the other may reveal the difference, especially if the rooms have similar lighting. For the most consistent look, pick one brand for all connected living spaces and reserve the other brand for visually separate rooms like bathrooms or bedrooms behind closed doors.
There are several practical reasons to look for a Sherwin Williams equivalent. Price differences between brands can be significant on large projects. Availability matters if your nearest paint store or home center specializes in Sherwin Williams. Some painters have strong preferences for one brand's formula based on coverage, dry time, or workability. And if you are touching up existing Sherwin Williams work, matching within the same brand gives you the best consistency for seamless results.
Match calculations use Delta E (CIE2000) computed from Lab color space conversion. Color data sourced from manufacturer specifications. Last reviewed: March 22, 2026.