Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Wilmington Tan HC-34
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Downing Straw (SW 2813), at ΔE 1.59 — near-exact.
Downing Straw is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.59 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 Downing Straw really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.59near-exact
- LRV
- 43.3Benjamin Moore is 44.69
- Hex
- #CAAB7D#CCB084 in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.4 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Downing Straw is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Safari SW 7697ΔE 1.69 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.5 points higher.
- Dromedary Camel SW 7694ΔE 2.06 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift.
- Restrained Gold SW 6129ΔE 2.08 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.9 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
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