Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore York Harbor Yellow 2154-40
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Colonial Yellow (SW 0030), at ΔE 2.47 — very close.
Colonial Yellow is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 2.47 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 Colonial Yellow really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.47very close
- LRV
- 59.38Benjamin Moore is 55.12
- Hex
- #EFC488#EAC17C in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.3 points higher.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Colonial Yellow is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- White Raisin SW 7685ΔE 2.98 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted. Its LRV is 2.2 points higher.
- Bee's Wax SW 7682ΔE 3.00 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.5 points higher.
- Sunrise SW 6668ΔE 3.21 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.6 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore York Harbor Yellow 2154-40 matched across all 13 brands →