Knitting Needles → Benjamin Moore
The closest Benjamin Moore matches for Sherwin Williams Knitting Needles (SW 7672), ranked by perceptual color distance.
Finding a Benjamin Moore Equivalent for Knitting Needles
If you love Sherwin Williams Knitting Needles 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.
Knitting Needles (SW 7672) is a medium gray with cool neutral gray undertones. A balanced mid-tone gray with minimal undertone. To find a good Benjamin Moore match, we need a color that captures not just the right depth (LRV 40) but also that specific undertone character. That is where Delta E color science comes in.
We calculated the perceptual color distance between Knitting Needles 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 Coventry Gray (HC-169) with a Delta E of 4.1, which is a "good match" level match. Coventry Gray is close. You will want to test a sample before committing, as the difference may be noticeable in certain lighting.
Benjamin Moore Matches for Knitting Needles
Coventry Gray is close.
| Knitting Needles | Coventry Gray | |
|---|---|---|
| LRV | 40 | 46.84 |
| Hex | #B7B4AF | #C0BEB9 |
| Undertone | Cool Neutral Gray | Cool Neutral |
| Family | Gray | Gray |
Undertone Comparison
Knitting Needles has cool neutral gray undertones. A balanced mid-tone gray with minimal undertone.
Coventry Gray has cool neutral undertones. A balanced mid-tone gray with minimal undertone. One of BM's most neutral grays. Neither warm nor cool, just gray.
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
Knitting Needles in Your Room
Clean and neutral. A solid, reliable gray.
Coventry Gray in Your Room
Stays remarkably neutral in all lighting. One of the few grays that doesn't pull pink, green, or purple. Clean and contemporary.
LRV and Brightness
Knitting Needles has an LRV of 40, while Coventry Gray has an LRV of 46.84. That means Coventry Gray reflects more light. If you switch from Knitting Needles to Coventry Gray, the room should feel slightly brighter and more open.
Best Rooms for Knitting Needles
Sherwin Williams recommends Knitting Needles for: living room, bedroom, hallway, office, bathroom. With an LRV of 40, 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.
Coventry Gray is recommended for: living room, bedroom, office, hallway, bathroom. Both colors are recommended for similar applications, which confirms that this is a practical cross-brand match. You can use Coventry Gray in the same rooms you planned for Knitting Needles.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The closest Benjamin Moore match for Knitting Needles (SW 7672) is Coventry Gray (HC-169) with a Delta E of 4.1, which rates as a "good match" match. Coventry Gray 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. Knitting Needles is a Sherwin Williams color with cool neutral gray undertones and an LRV of 40. Coventry Gray is a Benjamin Moore color with cool neutral undertones and an LRV of 46.84. With a Delta E of 4.1, 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 4.1, 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.