ComparisonComparisonBenjamin Moore 872 and Sherwin-Williams SW 7006, ΔE 0.74 apart
Benjamin Moore White Christmas (872) and Sherwin-Williams Extra White (SW 7006) measure a delta-E of 0.74 apart. Extra White is 3.7 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 2.2 and 2.6. Side by side on a wall these are effectively the same color. Choose on price and availability rather than appearance. If you need the White Christmas depth in Sherwin-Williams's line, start from its LRV of 82.2 rather than matching by name.
Yes, by measurement - Benjamin Moore White Christmas and Sherwin-Williams Extra White are only delta-E 0.74 apart, which is below what the human eye can reliably tell apart.
The measured color distance between Benjamin Moore White Christmas and Sherwin-Williams Extra White is delta-E 0.74.
Sherwin-Williams Extra White is lighter than Benjamin Moore White Christmas by 3.7 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| White Christmas | Extra White | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Benjamin Moore | Sherwin-Williams |
| Code | 872 | SW 7006 |
| Hex | #ECEEEA | #EEEFEA |
| Light reflectance | 82.2 | 85.9 |
| Undertone | true neutral | true neutral |
| Chroma | 2.2 | 2.6 |
| Hue angle | 129.0° | 117.9° |
| Color family | white | white |