Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Havana Tan 1121
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Playa Arenosa (SW 9094), at ΔE 1.84 — near-exact.
Playa Arenosa is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.84 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 Playa Arenosa really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.84near-exact
- LRV
- 59.56Benjamin Moore is 60.74
- Hex
- #DCC7B3#DFCCB6 in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.2 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Playa Arenosa is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Tres Naturale SW 9101ΔE 1.84 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 1.6 points lower.
- Kilim Beige SW 6106ΔE 1.92 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.5 points lower.
- Neutrality VS 335ΔE 1.92 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.5 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
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