Reflection → Benjamin Moore
The closest Benjamin Moore matches for Sherwin Williams Reflection (SW 7661), ranked by perceptual color distance.
Finding a Benjamin Moore Equivalent for Reflection
If you love Sherwin Williams Reflection 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.
Reflection (SW 7661) is a medium blue with cool blue-gray undertones. A soft blue-gray with a calm, serene quality. More blue than Passive, less saturated than Silvermist. To find a good Benjamin Moore match, we need a color that captures not just the right depth (LRV 53) but also that specific undertone character. That is where Delta E color science comes in.
We calculated the perceptual color distance between Reflection 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 Wickham Gray (HC-171) with a Delta E of 4, which is a "good match" level match. Wickham Gray is close. Both are soft blue-grays. You will want to test a sample before committing, as the difference may be noticeable in certain lighting.
Benjamin Moore Matches for Reflection
Wickham Gray is close. Both are soft blue-grays.
| Reflection | Wickham Gray | |
|---|---|---|
| LRV | 53 | 62.67 |
| Hex | #C4CDCF | #C7D2D5 |
| Undertone | Cool Blue-Gray | Cool Blue-Gray |
| Family | Blue | Blue |
Undertone Comparison
Reflection has cool blue-gray undertones. A soft blue-gray with a calm, serene quality. More blue than Passive, less saturated than Silvermist.
Wickham Gray has cool blue-gray undertones. A light blue-gray with a soft, calming quality. More blue than Stonington Gray, more gray than a true blue. A popular nursery and bathroom color.
These two colors share the same undertone family, which is a good sign for a cross-brand swap. The undertone similarity means they will behave similarly as lighting changes throughout the day, and they should coordinate well with the same accent colors, trim, and furnishings.
How These Colors Behave in Different Lighting
Reflection in Your Room
The blue is gentle. In bright rooms, distinctly blue-gray. In dim rooms, a cool neutral gray.
Wickham Gray in Your Room
The blue is most pronounced in bright natural light. In warm artificial light, it reads as a soft cool gray. A versatile, calming color.
LRV and Brightness
Reflection has an LRV of 53, while Wickham Gray has an LRV of 62.67. That means Wickham Gray reflects more light. If you switch from Reflection to Wickham Gray, the room should feel slightly brighter and more open.
Best Rooms for Reflection
Sherwin Williams recommends Reflection for: bathroom, bedroom, nursery, hallway, office. With an LRV of 53, this is a medium 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.
Wickham Gray is recommended for: bathroom, bedroom, nursery, laundry room, hallway. Both colors are recommended for similar applications, which confirms that this is a practical cross-brand match. You can use Wickham Gray in the same rooms you planned for Reflection.
Reflection in Other Brands
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Frequently Asked Questions
The closest Benjamin Moore match for Reflection (SW 7661) is Wickham Gray (HC-171) with a Delta E of 4, which rates as a "good match" match. Wickham Gray is close. Both are soft blue-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. Reflection is a Sherwin Williams color with cool blue-gray undertones and an LRV of 53. Wickham Gray is a Benjamin Moore color with cool blue-gray undertones and an LRV of 62.67. 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 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.