Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Wood Grain Brown 2109-30
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Rookwood Dark Brown (SW 2808), at ΔE 3.21 — very close.
Rookwood Dark Brown is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 3.21 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 Rookwood Dark Brown really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.21very close
- LRV
- 8.09Benjamin Moore is 10.69
- Hex
- #5F4D43#68554D in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.6 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Rookwood Dark Brown is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Dark Brown SW 7520ΔE 3.52 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.4 points lower.
- Chateau Brown SW 7510ΔE 3.90 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 3.1 points lower.
- Tea Leaf SW 9604ΔE 4.07 · close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.5 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore Wood Grain Brown 2109-30 matched across all 13 brands →