Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Sweet Butter 171
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Sunny Veranda (SW 9017), at ΔE 1.33 — near-exact.
Sunny Veranda is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.33 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 Sunny Veranda really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.33near-exact
- LRV
- 76.25Benjamin Moore is 69.64
- Hex
- #FEDF94#FCDB94 in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 6.6 points higher.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Sunny Veranda is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Solaria SW 6688ΔE 1.35 · near-exact · The candidate is darker.
- Naples Yellow SW 9021ΔE 1.36 · near-exact · The candidate is darker. Its LRV is 0.6 points lower.
- Midday SW 6695ΔE 1.63 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.8 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
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