Sedate Gray → Benjamin Moore
The closest Benjamin Moore matches for Sherwin Williams Sedate Gray (SW 6169), ranked by perceptual color distance.
Finding a Benjamin Moore Equivalent for Sedate Gray
If you love Sherwin Williams Sedate Gray 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.
Sedate Gray (SW 6169) is a medium-dark green with calm sage-gray undertones. A calm sage-gray at medium depth. More restrained than Clary Sage, less dark than Chatroom. Named for its quiet, composed character. A sophisticated mid-tone neutral with green undertones. To find a good Benjamin Moore match, we need a color that captures not just the right depth (LRV 31) but also that specific undertone character. That is where Delta E color science comes in.
We calculated the perceptual color distance between Sedate Gray 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 Fieldstone (1558) with a Delta E of 4, which is a "good match" level match. Fieldstone is close. Both are cool green-grays at medium depth. You will want to test a sample before committing, as the difference may be noticeable in certain lighting.
Benjamin Moore Matches for Sedate Gray
Fieldstone is close. Both are cool green-grays at medium depth.
| Sedate Gray | Fieldstone | |
|---|---|---|
| LRV | 31 | 39.44 |
| Hex | #A8AAA2 | #B5B4AE |
| Undertone | Calm Sage-Gray | Cool Green-Gray |
| Family | Green | Gray |
Undertone Comparison
Sedate Gray has calm sage-gray undertones. A calm sage-gray at medium depth. More restrained than Clary Sage, less dark than Chatroom. Named for its quiet, composed character. A sophisticated mid-tone neutral with green undertones.
Fieldstone has cool green-gray undertones. A cool, clean mid-tone gray with subtle green undertones. More distinctly gray than a greige, cooler than most warm grays. Modern and clean with enough depth to feel substantial on a wall.
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. Sedate Gray's calm sage-gray quality may read differently than Fieldstone's cool 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
Sedate Gray in Your Room
The sage-gray is composed and quiet. In bright rooms, the green shows softly. In dim rooms, a warm gray. Reliably calm.
Fieldstone in Your Room
The green undertone is most visible in bright, cool light. Under warm light, it reads as a balanced neutral gray. A reliable, modern gray that avoids the pink or purple pulls that plague many grays.
LRV and Brightness
Sedate Gray has an LRV of 31, while Fieldstone has an LRV of 39.44. That means Fieldstone reflects more light. If you switch from Sedate Gray to Fieldstone, the room should feel slightly brighter and more open.
Best Rooms for Sedate Gray
Sherwin Williams recommends Sedate Gray for: living room, bedroom, bathroom, hallway, exterior. With an LRV of 31, this is a medium-dark 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.
Fieldstone is recommended for: living room, bedroom, bathroom, office, exterior. Both colors are recommended for similar applications, which confirms that this is a practical cross-brand match. You can use Fieldstone in the same rooms you planned for Sedate Gray.
Sedate Gray in Other Brands
Looking for Sedate Gray equivalents in other brands besides Benjamin Moore? We have matches across all major paint brands.
Frequently Asked Questions
The closest Benjamin Moore match for Sedate Gray (SW 6169) is Fieldstone (1558) with a Delta E of 4, which rates as a "good match" match. Fieldstone is close. Both are cool green-grays at medium depth. 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. Sedate Gray is a Sherwin Williams color with calm sage-gray undertones and an LRV of 31. Fieldstone is a Benjamin Moore color with cool green-gray undertones and an LRV of 39.44. 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.