Worldly Gray → Benjamin Moore
The closest Benjamin Moore matches for Sherwin Williams Worldly Gray (SW 7043), ranked by perceptual color distance.
Finding a Benjamin Moore Equivalent for Worldly Gray
If you love Sherwin Williams Worldly 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.
Worldly Gray (SW 7043) is a medium greige with warm greige undertones. A medium greige that's slightly darker and warmer than Agreeable Gray. More presence on the wall while maintaining that versatile warm-neutral quality. To find a good Benjamin Moore match, we need a color that captures not just the right depth (LRV 57) but also that specific undertone character. That is where Delta E color science comes in.
We calculated the perceptual color distance between Worldly 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 Revere Pewter (HC-172) with a Delta E of 3.2, which is a "good match" level match. Revere Pewter is very close. Slightly warmer and with a touch more green, but these two are in the same tight family. You will want to test a sample before committing, as the difference may be noticeable in certain lighting.
Benjamin Moore Matches for Worldly Gray
Revere Pewter is very close. Slightly warmer and with a touch more green, but these two are in the same tight family.
| Worldly Gray | Revere Pewter | |
|---|---|---|
| LRV | 57 | 55.51 |
| Hex | #CCC6BC | #CCC2B0 |
| Undertone | Warm Greige | Warm Beige |
| Family | Greige | Greige |
Undertone Comparison
Worldly Gray has warm greige undertones. A medium greige that's slightly darker and warmer than Agreeable Gray. More presence on the wall while maintaining that versatile warm-neutral quality.
Revere Pewter has warm beige undertones. A true greige with warm beige undertones. Leans slightly toward yellow-green in certain light, but reads as a neutral warm gray in most conditions.
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
Worldly Gray in Your Room
Reads as a warm gray-beige in most rooms. The warmth is consistent across lighting conditions. A step up from Agreeable Gray if you want more depth.
Revere Pewter in Your Room
In north-facing rooms, the gray comes forward. In south-facing rooms, the warmth dominates. Under warm bulbs, it can lean slightly green. LED daylight bulbs keep it most neutral.
LRV and Brightness
Worldly Gray has an LRV of 57, while Revere Pewter has an LRV of 55.51. 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 Worldly Gray
Sherwin Williams recommends Worldly Gray for: living room, bedroom, hallway, dining room, office. With an LRV of 57, 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.
Revere Pewter is recommended for: living room, bedroom, hallway, open floor plan, whole house. Both colors are recommended for similar applications, which confirms that this is a practical cross-brand match. You can use Revere Pewter in the same rooms you planned for Worldly Gray.
Worldly Gray in Other Brands
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Frequently Asked Questions
The closest Benjamin Moore match for Worldly Gray (SW 7043) is Revere Pewter (HC-172) with a Delta E of 3.2, which rates as a "good match" match. Revere Pewter is very close. Slightly warmer and with a touch more green, but these two are in the same tight family. 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. Worldly Gray is a Sherwin Williams color with warm greige undertones and an LRV of 57. Revere Pewter is a Benjamin Moore color with warm beige undertones and an LRV of 55.51. With a Delta E of 3.2, 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 3.2, 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 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.