Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Amber 168
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Tassel (SW 6369), at ΔE 1.96 — near-exact.
Tassel is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.96 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 Tassel really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.96near-exact
- LRV
- 30.25Benjamin Moore is 27.02
- Hex
- #C6884A#C58240 in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.2 points higher.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Tassel is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Gold Coast SW 6376ΔE 2.48 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.4 points higher.
- Rookwood Amber SW 2817ΔE 2.79 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 1.9 points higher.
- Marigold SW 6664ΔE 3.12 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.8 points higher.