Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Tawny Port 1281
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Toile Red (SW 0006), at ΔE 2.75 — very close.
Toile Red is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 2.75 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 Toile Red really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.75very close
- LRV
- 12.28Benjamin Moore is 13.51
- Hex
- #8B534E#905455 in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.2 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Toile Red is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Cordial SW 6306ΔE 3.62 · close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.7 points lower.
- Rambling Rose SW 6305ΔE 3.85 · close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
- Rembrandt Ruby SW 0033ΔE 4.23 · close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.8 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
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