Gentleman's Gray → Sherwin Williams
The closest Sherwin Williams matches for Benjamin Moore Gentleman's Gray (2062-20), ranked by perceptual color distance.
Finding a Sherwin Williams Equivalent for Gentleman's Gray
If you love Benjamin Moore Gentleman's Gray but need a Sherwin Williams 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 Sherwin Williams, your local store does not carry Benjamin Moore, or you simply want to compare prices across brands before committing.
Gentleman's Gray (2062-20) is a dark blue with deep smoky blue undertones. A deep, sophisticated smoky blue. Darker than Van Deusen Blue, lighter than Old Navy. The color of a well-tailored suit. Refined, confident, and universally flattering. To find a good Sherwin Williams match, we need a color that captures not just the right depth (LRV 7.16) but also that specific undertone character. That is where Delta E color science comes in.
We calculated the perceptual color distance between Gentleman's Gray and every Sherwin Williams 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 Sherwin Williams option is Dark Night (SW 6237) with a Delta E of 4.8, which is a "good match" level match. Dark Night is darker and less blue. Gentleman's Gray has more visible blue. You will want to test a sample before committing, as the difference may be noticeable in certain lighting.
Sherwin Williams Matches for Gentleman's Gray
Dark Night is darker and less blue. Gentleman's Gray has more visible blue.
| Gentleman's Gray | Dark Night | |
|---|---|---|
| LRV | 7.16 | 3 |
| Hex | #48545D | #2B343E |
| Undertone | Deep Smoky Blue | Deep Navy |
| Family | Blue | Navy |
Undertone Comparison
Gentleman's Gray has deep smoky blue undertones. A deep, sophisticated smoky blue. Darker than Van Deusen Blue, lighter than Old Navy. The color of a well-tailored suit. Refined, confident, and universally flattering.
Dark Night has deep navy undertones. A deep, inky navy-black. Darker than Naval, with less blue saturation. Approaches black but retains enough blue to read as the darkest possible navy rather than a true black.
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
Gentleman's Gray in Your Room
In bright light, a rich smoky blue. In dim rooms, it reads as a warm, deep blue-gray approaching charcoal. Stunning with warm metallics and white trim.
Dark Night in Your Room
In any lighting, this reads as very dark. In bright direct light, you can see the deep blue. In dim rooms, it is essentially black with blue depth. Dramatic and bold.
LRV and Brightness
Gentleman's Gray has an LRV of 7.16, while Dark Night has an LRV of 3. 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 Gentleman's Gray
Benjamin Moore recommends Gentleman's Gray for: accent wall, office, bedroom, powder room, front door. With an LRV of 7.16, this is a dark color that absorbs more light than it reflects. It makes a bold statement and works beautifully on accent walls, front doors, exterior trim, and features where drama is the goal. In a full room, make sure you have good lighting and bright white trim for contrast.
Dark Night is recommended for: front door, accent wall, shutters, exterior trim, powder room. 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.
Gentleman's Gray in Other Brands
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Frequently Asked Questions
The closest Sherwin Williams match for Gentleman's Gray (2062-20) is Dark Night (SW 6237) with a Delta E of 4.8, which rates as a "good match" match. Dark Night is darker and less blue. Gentleman's Gray has more visible blue. 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. Gentleman's Gray is a Benjamin Moore color with deep smoky blue undertones and an LRV of 7.16. Dark Night is a Sherwin Williams color with deep navy undertones and an LRV of 3. With a Delta E of 4.8, 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 4.8, 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 Sherwin Williams equivalent. Price differences between brands can be significant on large projects. Availability matters if your nearest paint store or home center specializes in Sherwin Williams. Some painters have strong preferences for one brand's formula based on coverage, dry time, or workability. And if you are touching up existing Sherwin Williams 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.