Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Precious Ivory 185
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Honeypot (SW 9663), at ΔE 1.35 — near-exact.
Honeypot is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.35 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 Honeypot really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.35near-exact
- LRV
- 74.88Benjamin Moore is 70.38
- Hex
- #F6DEB3#F1DCB5 in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 4.5 points higher.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Honeypot is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Convivial Yellow SW 6393ΔE 1.60 · near-exact · The candidate is darker. Its LRV is 1.8 points lower.
- Concord Buff SW 7684ΔE 1.70 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.2 points lower.
- Jersey Cream SW 6379ΔE 1.82 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.9 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
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