Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Valley View 214
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Optimistic Yellow (SW 6900), at ΔE 2.19 — very close.
Optimistic Yellow is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 2.19 it is a near miss rather than a match. Expect a visible difference where the two meet — on adjoining walls, or against existing trim.
Why people switch between Benjamin Moore and Sherwin-Williams
Most people comparing Benjamin Moore to Sherwin-Williams are not shopping for a new colour. They have already chosen one, and then hit a price difference or a painter who buys from a single supplier. The question is what goes on the wall instead.
How close Optimistic Yellow really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.19very close
- LRV
- 75.8Benjamin Moore is 66.17
- Hex
- #F5E1A6#EAD99D in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 9.6 points higher.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Optimistic Yellow is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Venetian Yellow SW 1666ΔE 2.57 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 11.2 points higher.
- Glad Yellow SW 6694ΔE 2.87 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 10.3 points higher.
- Butter Up SW 6681ΔE 2.94 · very close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 7.6 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore Valley View 214 matched across all 13 brands →