Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Love Affair 1266
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Alaea (SW 7579), at ΔE 1.13 — near-exact.
Alaea is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.13 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 Alaea really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.13near-exact
- LRV
- 12.39Benjamin Moore is 13.77
- Hex
- #81585B#85595D in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 1.4 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Alaea is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Aged Wine SW 6299ΔE 3.61 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.3 points lower.
- Cordial SW 6306ΔE 4.69 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.
- River Rouge SW 6026ΔE 4.84 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.9 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
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