Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Groundhog Day 1166
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Classic Sand (SW 0056), at ΔE 1.52 — near-exact.
Classic Sand is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.52 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)
- 1.52near-exact
- LRV
- 53.2Benjamin Moore is 50.59
- Hex
- #D6BCAA#D8BAA5 in Benjamin Moore
Nearly the same lightness, more muted. Its LRV is 2.6 points higher.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Classic Sand is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Tower Tan SW 7704ΔE 2.22 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.8 points lower.
- Likeable Sand SW 6058ΔE 2.52 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift.
- Ginger Root SW 9095ΔE 2.65 · very close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift.
Matches in every other brand
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