Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Apricot Beige 1205
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Classic Sand (SW 0056), at ΔE 2.81 — very close.
Classic Sand is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 2.81 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 Classic Sand really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.81very close
- LRV
- 53.2Benjamin Moore is 54.94
- Hex
- #D6BCAA#E2C1AB in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 1.7 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.
- Sweet Orange SW 6351ΔE 3.04 · very close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 9.4 points higher.
- Aristocrat Peach SW 0027ΔE 3.17 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 10.4 points higher.
- Warming Peach SW 6338ΔE 3.47 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.1 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore Apricot Beige 1205 matched across all 13 brands →