Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Vivid Beauty 138
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Tangerine (SW 6640), at ΔE 2.43 — very close.
Tangerine is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 2.43 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 Tangerine really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.43very close
- LRV
- 49.85Benjamin Moore is 54.1
- Hex
- #F2AC78#FDB580 in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is darker. Its LRV is 4.3 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Tangerine is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Melón Meloso SW 9007ΔE 3.13 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.2 points higher.
- Surprise Amber SW 6654ΔE 4.52 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.4 points lower.
- Sun Bleached Ochre SW 9011ΔE 4.94 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 7.2 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
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