Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Moon Shadow 1516
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Acanthus (SW 0029), at ΔE 1.55 — near-exact.
Acanthus is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.55 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 Acanthus really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.55near-exact
- LRV
- 60.14Benjamin Moore is 56.97
- Hex
- #CDCDB4#CDCAB2 in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.2 points higher.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Acanthus is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Ancient Marble SW 6162ΔE 2.37 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.3 points higher.
- Liveable Green SW 6176ΔE 2.86 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.2 points higher.
- Cargo Pants SW 7738ΔE 3.35 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.2 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
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