Mindful Gray Alt → Benjamin Moore
The closest Benjamin Moore matches for Sherwin Williams Mindful Gray Alt (SW 7023), ranked by perceptual color distance.
Finding a Benjamin Moore Equivalent for Mindful Gray Alt
If you love Sherwin Williams Mindful Gray Alt 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.
Mindful Gray Alt (SW 7023) is a medium gray with warm gray undertones. A warm mid-tone gray. One step darker than Mindful Gray. To find a good Benjamin Moore match, we need a color that captures not just the right depth (LRV 44) but also that specific undertone character. That is where Delta E color science comes in.
We calculated the perceptual color distance between Mindful Gray Alt 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 Nimbus (1465) with a Delta E of 3.8, which is a "good match" level match. Nimbus is close. You will want to test a sample before committing, as the difference may be noticeable in certain lighting.
Benjamin Moore Matches for Mindful Gray Alt
Nimbus is close.
| Mindful Gray Alt | Nimbus | |
|---|---|---|
| LRV | 44 | 43.28 |
| Hex | #BBB7B0 | #BAB7B0 |
| Undertone | Warm Gray | Warm Green-Gray |
| Family | Gray | Gray |
Undertone Comparison
Mindful Gray Alt has warm gray undertones. A warm mid-tone gray. One step darker than Mindful Gray.
Nimbus has warm green-gray undertones. A medium gray with warm green undertones. Deeper than Silver Chain, greener than Smoke Embers. A sophisticated mid-tone neutral.
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. Mindful Gray Alt's warm gray quality may read differently than Nimbus's warm green-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
Mindful Gray Alt in Your Room
Warm and balanced. A solid mid-tone neutral.
Nimbus in Your Room
The green is subtle but present. In bright rooms, it reads as a soft sage-gray. In dim rooms, it's a warm medium gray.
LRV and Brightness
Mindful Gray Alt has an LRV of 44, while Nimbus has an LRV of 43.28. 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 Mindful Gray Alt
Sherwin Williams recommends Mindful Gray Alt for: living room, bedroom, dining room, hallway, office. With an LRV of 44, this is a medium color that is in the medium range, adding real depth and presence to a room. It works best in rooms with good natural light or as an accent wall color. In smaller or darker rooms, pair it with bright white trim to keep the space from feeling closed in.
Nimbus is recommended for: living room, bedroom, dining room, office, accent wall. Both colors are recommended for similar applications, which confirms that this is a practical cross-brand match. You can use Nimbus in the same rooms you planned for Mindful Gray Alt.
Mindful Gray Alt in Other Brands
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Frequently Asked Questions
The closest Benjamin Moore match for Mindful Gray Alt (SW 7023) is Nimbus (1465) with a Delta E of 3.8, which rates as a "good match" match. Nimbus is close. 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. Mindful Gray Alt is a Sherwin Williams color with warm gray undertones and an LRV of 44. Nimbus is a Benjamin Moore color with warm green-gray undertones and an LRV of 43.28. With a Delta E of 3.8, 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 3.8, 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.