Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Sepia Tan 1116
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Blonde (SW 6128), at ΔE 1.64 — near-exact.
Blonde is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.64 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 Blonde really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.64near-exact
- LRV
- 53.83Benjamin Moore is 51.37
- Hex
- #DCBD92#DABD98 in Benjamin Moore
Nearly the same lightness, more saturated. Its LRV is 2.5 points higher.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Blonde is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Cupola Yellow SW 7692ΔE 2.43 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.8 points higher.
- Row House Tan SW 7689ΔE 2.55 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted.
- August Moon SW 7687ΔE 2.77 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 9.0 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
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