Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Yellow Clover 375
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Optimistic Yellow (SW 6900), at ΔE 2.94 — very close.
Optimistic Yellow is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 2.94 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 Optimistic Yellow really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.94very close
- LRV
- 75.8Benjamin Moore is 64.86
- Hex
- #F5E1A6#E6D89E in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 10.9 points higher.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Optimistic Yellow is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Lively Yellow SW 6702ΔE 3.20 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.1 points higher.
- Venetian Yellow SW 1666ΔE 3.29 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 12.5 points higher.
- Moonraker SW 6701ΔE 3.33 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 11.5 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore Yellow Clover 375 matched across all 13 brands →