Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Cognac Snifter 1148
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Rookwood Amber (SW 2817), at ΔE 2.55 — very close.
Rookwood Amber is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 2.55 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 Rookwood Amber really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.55very close
- LRV
- 28.93Benjamin Moore is 26.78
- Hex
- #C08650#B68253 in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 2.1 points higher.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Rookwood Amber is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Tatami Tan SW 6116ΔE 3.59 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 3.5 points higher.
- Chamois SW 6131ΔE 3.89 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.8 points lower.
- Eastlake Gold SW 0009ΔE 4.00 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 4.8 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore Cognac Snifter 1148 matched across all 13 brands →