Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Sorrel Brown 1236
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Quartersawn Oak (SW 2836), at ΔE 2.69 — very close.
Quartersawn Oak is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 2.69 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 Quartersawn Oak really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.69very close
- LRV
- 15.84Benjamin Moore is 18.3
- Hex
- #85695B#8E6E5F in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 2.5 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Quartersawn Oak is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Swing Brown SW 6046ΔE 3.05 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.8 points higher.
- Tanbark SW 6061ΔE 3.06 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 2.9 points lower.
- Red Night VS 326ΔE 3.06 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 2.9 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore Sorrel Brown 1236 matched across all 13 brands →