Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Toasted Pecan 1209
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Cavern Clay (SW 7701), at ΔE 3.03 — very close.
Cavern Clay is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 3.03 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 Cavern Clay really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.03very close
- LRV
- 19.94Benjamin Moore is 19.87
- Hex
- #AC6B53#A26E57 in Benjamin Moore
Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Cavern Clay is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Wheat Penny SW 7705ΔE 3.14 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.2 points lower.
- Decorous Amber SW 0007ΔE 3.33 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.3 points higher.
- Brandywine SW 7710ΔE 3.72 · close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.7 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore Toasted Pecan 1209 matched across all 13 brands →