Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Spiced Apple Cider 1201
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Coral Clay (SW 9005), at ΔE 1.55 — near-exact.
Coral Clay 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 Coral Clay really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.55near-exact
- LRV
- 26Benjamin Moore is 26.56
- Hex
- #BF796E#C1796A in Benjamin Moore
Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.6 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Coral Clay is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Rojo Dust SW 9006ΔE 2.82 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 3.2 points lower.
- Coral Rose SW 9004ΔE 4.38 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.7 points higher.
- Caribbean Coral SW 2854ΔE 4.57 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.3 points lower.
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