Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Potters Clay 1221
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Oak Creek (SW 7718), at ΔE 2.10 — very close.
Oak Creek is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 2.10 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 Oak Creek really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.10very close
- LRV
- 30.8Benjamin Moore is 28.25
- Hex
- #BB8D6B#B98766 in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.5 points higher.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Oak Creek is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Tatami Tan SW 6116ΔE 3.20 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
- Renwick Rose Beige SW 2804ΔE 3.82 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift.
- Armagnac SW 6354ΔE 4.09 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore Potters Clay 1221 matched across all 13 brands →