Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Sun Blossom 149
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is They call it Mellow (SW 9015), at ΔE 1.27 — near-exact.
They call it Mellow is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.27 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 They call it Mellow really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.27near-exact
- LRV
- 79.1Benjamin Moore is 75.42
- Hex
- #FBE4B3#FEE3B1 in Benjamin Moore
Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.7 points higher.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if They call it Mellow is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Banana Cream SW 6673ΔE 1.77 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.5 points lower.
- Honeypot SW 9663ΔE 2.08 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 0.5 points lower.
- Friendly Yellow SW 6680ΔE 2.09 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.6 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
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