Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Bride To Be 1009
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Polite White (SW 6056), at ΔE 1.00 — near-exact.
Polite White is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.00 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 Polite White really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.00near-exact
- LRV
- 74.04Benjamin Moore is 70.69
- Hex
- #E9DDD4#E8DCD1 in Benjamin Moore
Nearly the same lightness, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.4 points higher.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Polite White is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Reliable White SW 6091ΔE 1.01 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.5 points higher.
- Modest White SW 6084ΔE 1.35 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, more muted. Its LRV is 2.8 points higher.
- Gorgeous White SW 6049ΔE 1.48 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.5 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
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