Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Eye of the Tiger 188
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Classical Gold (SW 2831), at ΔE 1.75 — near-exact.
Classical Gold is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.75 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 Classical Gold really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.75near-exact
- LRV
- 53.45Benjamin Moore is 46.9
- Hex
- #EBB875#E3B26F in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is lighter. Its LRV is 6.5 points higher.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Classical Gold is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Anjou Pear SW 6381ΔE 1.79 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.1 points lower.
- Torchlight SW 6374ΔE 1.84 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
- Olden Amber SW 9013ΔE 2.41 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 6.1 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
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