Timber Wolf → Sherwin Williams
The closest Sherwin Williams matches for Benjamin Moore Timber Wolf (1600), ranked by perceptual color distance.
Finding a Sherwin Williams Equivalent for Timber Wolf
If you love Benjamin Moore Timber Wolf 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.
Timber Wolf (1600) is a medium gray with cool neutral gray undertones. A balanced, mid-tone gray with minimal undertone. Named for the wolf, it carries a quiet strength. One of BM's most reliably neutral grays. To find a good Sherwin Williams match, we need a color that captures not just the right depth (LRV 42.88) but also that specific undertone character. That is where Delta E color science comes in.
We calculated the perceptual color distance between Timber Wolf 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 Argos (SW 7065) with a Delta E of 3.8, which is a "good match" level match. Argos is similar. You will want to test a sample before committing, as the difference may be noticeable in certain lighting.
Sherwin Williams Matches for Timber Wolf
Argos is similar.
| Timber Wolf | Argos | |
|---|---|---|
| LRV | 42.88 | 54 |
| Hex | #B9B7B1 | #C8C6C2 |
| Undertone | Cool Neutral Gray | Cool Neutral Gray |
| Family | Gray | Gray |
Undertone Comparison
Timber Wolf has cool neutral gray undertones. A balanced, mid-tone gray with minimal undertone. Named for the wolf, it carries a quiet strength. One of BM's most reliably neutral grays.
Argos has cool neutral gray undertones. A cool, clean light gray. Named for the ancient Greek city. One of SW's most reliably neutral grays. It just looks like gray, period.
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
Timber Wolf in Your Room
Stays neutral in virtually all conditions. Does not pull warm, cool, pink, or green. Simply gray.
Argos in Your Room
Neutral in all conditions. Does not pull warm, cool, pink, green, or purple. Under warm light it stays gray. Under cool light it stays gray. The most boring answer is sometimes the right one.
LRV and Brightness
Timber Wolf has an LRV of 42.88, while Argos has an LRV of 54. That means Argos reflects more light. If you switch from Timber Wolf to Argos, the room should feel slightly brighter and more open.
Best Rooms for Timber Wolf
Benjamin Moore recommends Timber Wolf for: bathroom, bedroom, hallway, office, living room. With an LRV of 42.88, 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.
Argos is recommended for: bathroom, bedroom, hallway, office, living room. Both colors are recommended for similar applications, which confirms that this is a practical cross-brand match. You can use Argos in the same rooms you planned for Timber Wolf.
Timber Wolf in Other Brands
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Frequently Asked Questions
The closest Sherwin Williams match for Timber Wolf (1600) is Argos (SW 7065) with a Delta E of 3.8, which rates as a "good match" match. Argos is similar. 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. Timber Wolf is a Benjamin Moore color with cool neutral gray undertones and an LRV of 42.88. Argos is a Sherwin Williams color with cool neutral gray undertones and an LRV of 54. 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 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.