Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Simple Pleasures 1097
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Downing Straw (SW 2813), at ΔE 1.91 — near-exact.
Downing Straw is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.91 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 Downing Straw really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.91near-exact
- LRV
- 43.3Benjamin Moore is 38.95
- Hex
- #CAAB7D#C2A579 in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 4.3 points higher.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Downing Straw is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Empire Gold SW 0012ΔE 2.32 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.8 points lower.
- Stonebriar SW 7693ΔE 2.35 · very close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.8 points higher.
- Camelback SW 6122ΔE 2.40 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.3 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
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