Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Sequoia 1245
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Dutch Cocoa (SW 6032), at ΔE 2.70 — very close.
Dutch Cocoa is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 2.70 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 Dutch Cocoa really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.70very close
- LRV
- 18.27Benjamin Moore is 16.8
- Hex
- #8C706A#866963 in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 1.5 points higher.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Dutch Cocoa is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Hot Cocoa SW 6047ΔE 3.64 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.8 points lower.
- Bitter Sweet VS 321ΔE 3.64 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.8 points lower.
- Bateau Brown SW 6033ΔE 4.04 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 3.7 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore Sequoia 1245 matched across all 13 brands →