Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Walnut CW-240
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Tanbark (SW 6061), at ΔE 3.27 — very close.
Tanbark is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 3.27 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 Tanbark really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.27very close
- LRV
- 15.44Benjamin Moore is 17.55
- Hex
- #896656#906558 in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.1 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Tanbark is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Red Night VS 326ΔE 3.27 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.1 points lower.
- Reddened Earth SW 6053ΔE 4.12 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.6 points higher.
- Canyon Clay SW 6054ΔE 4.56 · close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.8 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore Walnut CW-240 matched across all 13 brands →