Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Fresco Urbain 1253
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Chateau Brown (SW 7510), at ΔE 2.73 — very close.
Chateau Brown is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 2.73 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 Chateau Brown really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.73very close
- LRV
- 7.61Benjamin Moore is 9.27
- Hex
- #5B4B44#5F4E4B in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.7 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Chateau Brown is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Metropolis SW 9575ΔE 3.82 · close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted. Its LRV is 0.9 points lower.
- Rookwood Dark Brown SW 2808ΔE 3.85 · close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.2 points lower.
- Otter SW 6041ΔE 4.64 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore Fresco Urbain 1253 matched across all 13 brands →