Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Crossroads 1226
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Classic Sand (SW 0056), at ΔE 1.18 — near-exact.
Classic Sand is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.18 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 Classic Sand really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.18near-exact
- LRV
- 53.2Benjamin Moore is 54
- Hex
- #D6BCAA#D8BDAD in Benjamin Moore
Nearly the same lightness, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.8 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.
- Likeable Sand SW 6058ΔE 1.65 · near-exact · The candidate is darker. Its LRV is 3.8 points lower.
- Sashay Sand SW 6051ΔE 2.93 · very close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.2 points lower.
- Pink Shadow SW 0070ΔE 3.22 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.3 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
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