Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Rainy Afternoon 1575
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Rosemary (SW 6187), at ΔE 1.75 — near-exact.
Rosemary is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.75 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 Rosemary really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.75near-exact
- LRV
- 13.56Benjamin Moore is 15.2
- Hex
- #64695C#646B61 in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.6 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Rosemary is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Succulent SW 9650ΔE 1.97 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.1 points lower.
- Basil SW 6194ΔE 3.04 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 0.5 points lower.
- Hedgerow VS 407ΔE 3.04 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 0.5 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
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