Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore El Cajon Clay 1260
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Cordovan (SW 6027), at ΔE 3.30 — very close.
Cordovan is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 3.30 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 Cordovan really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.30very close
- LRV
- 6.11Benjamin Moore is 8.22
- Hex
- #5F3D3F#634543 in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.1 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Cordovan is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Carnelian SW 7580ΔE 3.35 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.4 points lower.
- Deep Maroon SW 0072ΔE 4.34 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.6 points lower.
- Carriage Door SW 7594ΔE 4.54 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.7 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
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