Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Sonoma Clay 1242
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Insightful Rose (SW 6023), at ΔE 1.92 — near-exact.
Insightful Rose is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.92 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 Insightful Rose really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.92near-exact
- LRV
- 46.48Benjamin Moore is 49.42
- Hex
- #C9B0AB#CFB7B1 in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is darker. Its LRV is 2.9 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Insightful Rose is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Sashay Sand SW 6051ΔE 2.81 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.7 points lower.
- Artistic Taupe SW 6030ΔE 2.92 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 3.2 points lower.
- Breathless SW 6022ΔE 3.07 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 7.3 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
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