Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Cafe Royal 1130
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Deer Valley (SW 7720), at ΔE 0.72 — indistinguishable.
Deer Valley is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 0.72 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 Deer Valley really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 0.72indistinguishable
- LRV
- 40.21Benjamin Moore is 39.54
- Hex
- #C7A485#C5A485 in Benjamin Moore
Nearly the same lightness, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.7 points higher.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Deer Valley is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Farro SW 9103ΔE 1.52 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift.
- Oak Barrel SW 7714ΔE 1.70 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 0.8 points lower.
- Totally Tan SW 6115ΔE 1.82 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 2.4 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
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