Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Birchwood 1161
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Moroccan Spice (SW 6060), at ΔE 3.05 — very close.
Moroccan Spice is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 3.05 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 Moroccan Spice really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.05very close
- LRV
- 21.7Benjamin Moore is 23.17
- Hex
- #9D7868#A47B64 in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.5 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Moroccan Spice is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Decorous Amber SW 0007ΔE 3.83 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
- Spiced Cider SW 7702ΔE 3.92 · close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
- Pottery Urn SW 7715ΔE 3.94 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.5 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore Birchwood 1161 matched across all 13 brands →