Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Orange Ice 166
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Bee's Wax (SW 7682), at ΔE 1.30 — near-exact.
Bee's Wax is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.30 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 Bee's Wax really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.30near-exact
- LRV
- 56.61Benjamin Moore is 52.97
- Hex
- #EABF86#EBBC7F in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 3.6 points higher.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Bee's Wax is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Polvo de Oro SW 9012ΔE 1.44 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift.
- Classical Gold SW 2831ΔE 1.60 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more saturated.
- Papaya SW 6661ΔE 1.91 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.7 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
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