Samovar Silver → Benjamin Moore
The closest Benjamin Moore matches for Sherwin Williams Samovar Silver (SW 6233), ranked by perceptual color distance.
Finding a Benjamin Moore Equivalent for Samovar Silver
If you love Sherwin Williams Samovar Silver 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.
Samovar Silver (SW 6233) is a medium blue with cool blue-silver undertones. A cool, silvery blue-gray. More blue than Silverplate, more gray than Silvermist. Named for the elegant Russian tea urn, it carries that same refined, cool sophistication. To find a good Benjamin Moore match, we need a color that captures not just the right depth (LRV 42) but also that specific undertone character. That is where Delta E color science comes in.
We calculated the perceptual color distance between Samovar Silver 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 Stonington Gray (HC-170) with a Delta E of 4.4, which is a "good match" level match. Stonington Gray is lighter and bluer. Samovar Silver has more depth and silver quality. You will want to test a sample before committing, as the difference may be noticeable in certain lighting.
Benjamin Moore Matches for Samovar Silver
Stonington Gray is lighter and bluer. Samovar Silver has more depth and silver quality.
| Samovar Silver | Stonington Gray | |
|---|---|---|
| LRV | 42 | 59.43 |
| Hex | #B7C0C1 | #CBCBC6 |
| Undertone | Cool Blue-Silver | Cool Blue-Gray |
| Family | Blue | Gray |
Undertone Comparison
Samovar Silver has cool blue-silver undertones. A cool, silvery blue-gray. More blue than Silverplate, more gray than Silvermist. Named for the elegant Russian tea urn, it carries that same refined, cool sophistication.
Stonington Gray has cool blue-gray undertones. A true, cool gray with subtle blue undertones. Reads as a clean, modern gray without warmth. One of BM's most popular cool grays.
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. Samovar Silver's cool blue-silver quality may read differently than Stonington Gray's cool blue-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
Samovar Silver in Your Room
The blue-silver quality is consistent and refined. In bright rooms, the blue is soft and present. In dim rooms, the silver-gray takes over. Always sophisticated.
Stonington Gray in Your Room
The blue undertone is most apparent in rooms with lots of natural light. In warm artificial light, it reads as a balanced neutral gray. In north-facing rooms, it can feel distinctly cool.
LRV and Brightness
Samovar Silver has an LRV of 42, while Stonington Gray has an LRV of 59.43. That means Stonington Gray reflects more light. If you switch from Samovar Silver to Stonington Gray, the room should feel slightly brighter and more open.
Best Rooms for Samovar Silver
Sherwin Williams recommends Samovar Silver for: bathroom, bedroom, office, living room, hallway. With an LRV of 42, 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.
Stonington Gray is recommended for: living room, bedroom, bathroom, office, hallway. 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.
Samovar Silver in Other Brands
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Frequently Asked Questions
The closest Benjamin Moore match for Samovar Silver (SW 6233) is Stonington Gray (HC-170) with a Delta E of 4.4, which rates as a "good match" match. Stonington Gray is lighter and bluer. Samovar Silver has more depth and silver quality. 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. Samovar Silver is a Sherwin Williams color with cool blue-silver undertones and an LRV of 42. Stonington Gray is a Benjamin Moore color with cool blue-gray undertones and an LRV of 59.43. With a Delta E of 4.4, 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 4.4, 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.