Horizon → Sherwin Williams
The closest Sherwin Williams matches for Benjamin Moore Horizon (OC-53), ranked by perceptual color distance.
Finding a Sherwin Williams Equivalent for Horizon
If you love Benjamin Moore Horizon 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.
Horizon (OC-53) is a light gray with warm off-white gray undertones. An extremely light warm gray that reads almost as an off-white. Softer and warmer than Classic Gray, with a gentle warmth. To find a good Sherwin Williams match, we need a color that captures not just the right depth (LRV 72.19) but also that specific undertone character. That is where Delta E color science comes in.
We calculated the perceptual color distance between Horizon 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 Crushed Ice (SW 7647) with a Delta E of 5.2, which is a "good match" level match. Crushed Ice is cooler and more purple. Horizon is warmer and more beige. You will want to test a sample before committing, as the difference may be noticeable in certain lighting.
Sherwin Williams Matches for Horizon
Crushed Ice is cooler and more purple. Horizon is warmer and more beige.
| Horizon | Crushed Ice | |
|---|---|---|
| LRV | 72.19 | 72 |
| Hex | #DEDCD6 | #DADADB |
| Undertone | Warm Off-White Gray | Cool Purple-Gray |
| Family | Gray | Gray |
Undertone Comparison
Horizon has warm off-white gray undertones. An extremely light warm gray that reads almost as an off-white. Softer and warmer than Classic Gray, with a gentle warmth.
Crushed Ice has cool purple-gray undertones. A very light gray with cool purple undertones. Almost reads as a tinted white. Airy and modern.
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. Horizon's warm off-white gray quality may read differently than Crushed Ice's cool purple-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
Horizon in Your Room
In most rooms, this reads as a warm off-white with barely perceptible gray. The warmth is gentle and never overwhelming.
Crushed Ice in Your Room
In bright rooms, it looks almost white with just a whisper of gray. In dim rooms, the gray is more apparent. The purple shows most in north-facing rooms.
LRV and Brightness
Horizon has an LRV of 72.19, while Crushed Ice has an LRV of 72. 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 Horizon
Benjamin Moore recommends Horizon for: whole house, bedroom, hallway, living room, bathroom. With an LRV of 72.19, this is a light color that is in the medium-light range, reflecting enough light to keep rooms feeling open while adding more color and depth than a white or off-white. It works well in living rooms, bedrooms, and hallways where you want warmth and character without darkness.
Crushed Ice is recommended for: bathroom, bedroom, hallway, whole house, laundry room. The recommended applications differ slightly between brands, but the color's properties should work in the same rooms regardless of which brand you choose. Trust the LRV and undertone data more than the specific room suggestions, and always test in your actual space.
Horizon in Other Brands
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Frequently Asked Questions
The closest Sherwin Williams match for Horizon (OC-53) is Crushed Ice (SW 7647) with a Delta E of 5.2, which rates as a "good match" match. Crushed Ice is cooler and more purple. Horizon is warmer and more beige. 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. Horizon is a Benjamin Moore color with warm off-white gray undertones and an LRV of 72.19. Crushed Ice is a Sherwin Williams color with cool purple-gray undertones and an LRV of 72. With a Delta E of 5.2, you will likely notice a difference, especially in bright or direct lighting. 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 5.2, 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.