Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Caramel Apple 1042
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Cardboard (SW 6124), at ΔE 2.03 — very close.
Cardboard is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 2.03 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 Cardboard really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.03very close
- LRV
- 21.74Benjamin Moore is 22.38
- Hex
- #9C7A56#997C57 in Benjamin Moore
Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.6 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Cardboard is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Artifact SW 6138ΔE 2.14 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.1 points higher.
- Trail Mix VS 381ΔE 2.14 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.1 points higher.
- Hopsack SW 6109ΔE 3.11 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.5 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
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