Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Cup o' Java 1246
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Dark Brown (SW 7520), at ΔE 3.10 — very close.
Dark Brown is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 3.10 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 Dark Brown really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.10very close
- LRV
- 9.31Benjamin Moore is 11.04
- Hex
- #6A5143#6A544C in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.7 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Dark Brown is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Rookwood Dark Brown SW 2808ΔE 3.68 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.
- Brevity Brown SW 6068ΔE 4.18 · close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.1 points lower.
- Smooth Bark VS 336ΔE 4.18 · close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.1 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore Cup o' Java 1246 matched across all 13 brands →