Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Mountain Retreat 1176
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Moroccan Spice (SW 6060), at ΔE 2.53 — very close.
Moroccan Spice is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 2.53 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)
- 2.53very close
- LRV
- 21.7Benjamin Moore is 20.65
- Hex
- #9D7868#9C725F in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 1.1 points higher.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Moroccan Spice is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Wheat Penny SW 7705ΔE 3.28 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.
- Swing Brown SW 6046ΔE 3.94 · close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.5 points lower.
- Reddened Earth SW 6053ΔE 4.06 · close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.5 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
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