Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Copper Kettle 1218
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Wheat Penny (SW 7705), at ΔE 2.80 — very close.
Wheat Penny is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 2.80 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 Wheat Penny really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.80very close
- LRV
- 17.65Benjamin Moore is 16.41
- Hex
- #976B53#9C664B in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.2 points higher.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Wheat Penny is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Brandywine SW 7710ΔE 3.38 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.7 points higher.
- Antiquarian Brown SW 0045ΔE 3.99 · close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift.
- Copper Mountain SW 6356ΔE 4.03 · close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated. Its LRV is 0.6 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore Copper Kettle 1218 matched across all 13 brands →