Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Golden Lab 178
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Banana Cream (SW 6673), at ΔE 1.03 — near-exact.
Banana Cream is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.03 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 Banana Cream really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.03near-exact
- LRV
- 74.91Benjamin Moore is 69.19
- Hex
- #F5DEAF#F1DBAA in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 5.7 points higher.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Banana Cream is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Friendly Yellow SW 6680ΔE 1.23 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 6.8 points higher.
- Lantern Light SW 6687ΔE 1.71 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 6.9 points higher.
- Glad Yellow SW 6694ΔE 1.77 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 7.3 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
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