Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Spoonful of Sugar 041
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Cavern Clay (SW 7701), at ΔE 2.56 — very close.
Cavern Clay is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 2.56 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 Cavern Clay really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.56very close
- LRV
- 19.94Benjamin Moore is 20.98
- Hex
- #AC6B53#B26B58 in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Cavern Clay is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Red Cent SW 6341ΔE 3.16 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.4 points lower.
- Rojo Dust SW 9006ΔE 3.51 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.4 points higher.
- Henna Shade SW 6326ΔE 3.60 · close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.8 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore Spoonful of Sugar 041 matched across all 13 brands →