Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Candle Light 099
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Corallite (SW 9698), at ΔE 1.95 — near-exact.
Corallite is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.95 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 Corallite really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.95near-exact
- LRV
- 75.67Benjamin Moore is 76.53
- Hex
- #F0DFCD#F6E0CC in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.9 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Corallite is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Warm Beige SW 0035ΔE 2.34 · very close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.0 points lower.
- Intricate Ivory SW 6350ΔE 2.61 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.3 points lower.
- Choice Cream SW 6357ΔE 2.71 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.6 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
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