Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Pan for Gold 181
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Olden Amber (SW 9013), at ΔE 1.96 — near-exact.
Olden Amber 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 Olden Amber really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.96near-exact
- LRV
- 53.02Benjamin Moore is 47.63
- Hex
- #EEB76B#ECB35D in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.4 points higher.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Olden Amber is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Yarrow SW 6669ΔE 2.59 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.6 points higher.
- Brittlebush SW 6684ΔE 2.71 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.6 points higher.
- Goldenrod SW 6677ΔE 3.00 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.5 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
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