Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Pumice Stone 1197
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Rookwood Terra Cotta (SW 2803), at ΔE 2.52 — very close.
Rookwood Terra Cotta is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 2.52 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 Terra Cotta really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.52very close
- LRV
- 13.94Benjamin Moore is 14.94
- Hex
- #975840#905B47 in Benjamin Moore
Nearly the same lightness, more saturated. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
Benjamin Moore and Sherwin-Williams publish LRV against their own measurements, and here the two disagree with the swatches: Rookwood Terra Cotta reads slightly lighter than Pumice Stone in colour space while carrying the lower published LRV. Treat LRV as comparable within a brand, not across two.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Rookwood Terra Cotta is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Canyon Clay SW 6054ΔE 4.64 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.2 points lower.
- Sierra Redwood SW 7598ΔE 4.68 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.
- Tanbark SW 6061ΔE 5.66 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.5 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore Pumice Stone 1197 matched across all 13 brands →