Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Santa Fe Pottery 1287
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Redbud (SW 6312), at ΔE 2.93 — very close.
Redbud is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 2.93 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 Redbud really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.93very close
- LRV
- 17.95Benjamin Moore is 18.16
- Hex
- #AD5E65#AB5F5E in Benjamin Moore
Nearly the same lightness, with a small hue shift.
Benjamin Moore and Sherwin-Williams publish LRV against their own measurements, and here the two disagree with the swatches: Redbud reads slightly lighter than Santa Fe Pottery in colour space while carrying the lower published LRV. Treat LRV as comparable within a brand, not across two.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Redbud is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Wild Poppy SW 9694ΔE 3.50 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
- Reddish SW 6319ΔE 3.80 · close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.7 points higher.
- Foxy SW 6333ΔE 3.96 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.2 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore Santa Fe Pottery 1287 matched across all 13 brands →