Crushed Ice → Benjamin Moore
The closest Benjamin Moore matches for Sherwin Williams Crushed Ice (SW 7647), ranked by perceptual color distance.
Finding a Benjamin Moore Equivalent for Crushed Ice
If you love Sherwin Williams Crushed Ice but need a Benjamin Moore 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 Benjamin Moore, your local store does not carry Sherwin Williams, or you simply want to compare prices across brands before committing.
Crushed Ice (SW 7647) is a light gray with cool purple-gray undertones. A very light gray with cool purple undertones. Almost reads as a tinted white. Airy and modern. To find a good Benjamin Moore match, we need a color that captures not just the right depth (LRV 72) but also that specific undertone character. That is where Delta E color science comes in.
We calculated the perceptual color distance between Crushed Ice and every Benjamin Moore 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 Benjamin Moore option is Classic Gray (OC-23) with a Delta E of 4.5, which is a "good match" level match. Classic Gray is warmer and pinker. Crushed Ice is cooler and more purple. Both are extremely light grays. You will want to test a sample before committing, as the difference may be noticeable in certain lighting.
Benjamin Moore Matches for Crushed Ice
Classic Gray is warmer and pinker. Crushed Ice is cooler and more purple. Both are extremely light grays.
| Crushed Ice | Classic Gray | |
|---|---|---|
| LRV | 72 | 74.78 |
| Hex | #DADADB | #E4DFD6 |
| Undertone | Cool Purple-Gray | Warm Pink-Gray |
| Family | Gray | Gray |
Undertone Comparison
Crushed Ice has cool purple-gray undertones. A very light gray with cool purple undertones. Almost reads as a tinted white. Airy and modern.
Classic Gray has warm pink-gray undertones. An extremely light gray with warm pink-beige undertones. Reads more as a warm off-white than a true gray in most situations.
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. Crushed Ice's cool purple-gray quality may read differently than Classic Gray's warm pink-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
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.
Classic Gray in Your Room
The pink can emerge in north-facing rooms. In bright, warm light it reads as a soft warm neutral. One of the lightest grays BM offers.
LRV and Brightness
Crushed Ice has an LRV of 72, while Classic Gray has an LRV of 74.78. 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 Crushed Ice
Sherwin Williams recommends Crushed Ice for: bathroom, bedroom, hallway, whole house, laundry room. With an LRV of 72, 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.
Classic Gray is recommended for: whole house, hallway, bedroom, living room, bathroom. 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The closest Benjamin Moore match for Crushed Ice (SW 7647) is Classic Gray (OC-23) with a Delta E of 4.5, which rates as a "good match" match. Classic Gray is warmer and pinker. Crushed Ice is cooler and more purple. Both are extremely light grays. 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. Crushed Ice is a Sherwin Williams color with cool purple-gray undertones and an LRV of 72. Classic Gray is a Benjamin Moore color with warm pink-gray undertones and an LRV of 74.78. With a Delta E of 4.5, 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 4.5, 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 Benjamin Moore equivalent. Price differences between brands can be significant on large projects. Availability matters if your nearest paint store or home center specializes in Benjamin Moore. Some painters have strong preferences for one brand's formula based on coverage, dry time, or workability. And if you are touching up existing Benjamin Moore 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.