Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Birmingham Cream 164
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Honeypot (SW 9663), at ΔE 0.92 — indistinguishable.
Honeypot is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 0.92 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 Honeypot really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 0.92indistinguishable
- LRV
- 74.88Benjamin Moore is 70.05
- Hex
- #F6DEB3#F5DBB0 in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.8 points higher.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Honeypot is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Captivating Cream SW 6659ΔE 1.13 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
- Hinoki SW 7686ΔE 1.76 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.1 points higher.
- Banana Cream SW 6673ΔE 1.82 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.9 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
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