Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Vintage Wine 2116-20
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Plum Brown (SW 6272), at ΔE 1.99 — near-exact.
Plum Brown is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.99 the difference is smaller than most people can see on a wall, and smaller than the shift between two batches of the same colour.
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 Plum Brown really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.99near-exact
- LRV
- 6.02Benjamin Moore is 8.2
- Hex
- #4E4247#544649 in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.2 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Plum Brown is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Bitter Chocolate SW 6013ΔE 3.83 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.
- Metropolis SW 9575ΔE 4.71 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift.
- Darkroom SW 7083ΔE 5.25 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 3.2 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
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