Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Milk Shake 1165
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Classic Sand (SW 0056), at ΔE 1.55 — near-exact.
Classic Sand is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.55 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 Classic Sand really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.55near-exact
- LRV
- 53.2Benjamin Moore is 55.57
- Hex
- #D6BCAA#DCC0AF in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.4 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Classic Sand is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Likeable Sand SW 6058ΔE 2.53 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 5.4 points lower.
- Beige SW 2859ΔE 3.06 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.8 points higher.
- Townhouse Tan SW 7712ΔE 3.06 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.8 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
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